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“I am a young man aged 22 years. I moved into Bushey Hall Road in January 2007 after a long and well planned transitional period. During this time I was able to visit Bushey Hall Road, meet the staff and spend time with other service users too.
I especially enjoy Bushey Hall Road because I have my own room with a large shower en-suite which was my preferred choice as I do not like baths. I live very close to my extended family and I get to see them very often and spend time away at our family home.
Prior to moving into Bushey Hall Road I was an informal in-patient in hospital. I was moved to the hospital after a breakdown at my previous placement. There was a lot of screaming and I couldn’t think or take it. There were a lot of things I couldn’t do for myself e.g. write my name, do my own personal care, make my own bed or hoover. But in the last two years I have developed all these skills.
Some of the other things I have been able to do with support from staff is to get a place at Stop Gap. This is a Hertfordshire-based programme offering training to young people with Asperger’s Syndrome and /or emotional and behavioural difficulties. I started at Stop Gap on 8th May 2007 and attended 2 days in a week and staff accompanied me both days. This was a year’s programme which prepared me for my next level. After this a lady from connexions and the Stop Gap staff worked with me and we identified the Learning for living and work (supported learning) programme would be ideal for me.
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In September 2008 I joined Oaklands College in St Albans where I attend 2 days a week with support staff from Bushey Hall Road. On the same note in March 2007 I was offered a 1 day placement at Balmoral Day Services and I work every Thursdays at Langlebury Farm. I enjoy working there with small animals and I provide my mum with eggs every week.
I enjoy music and drama a lot and after working with Balmoral day Services they offered me a 1 day placement at the Performing Arts Centre - Newton Price in Watford which I attend every Friday.
This year I took part in the C.M.G. X-factor which was my idea and I came in 3rd place and felt very proud about it.
4 out of 5 days in a week I am very busy. Every Monday is my day off and I like going to the local gym. Every Wednesday evening I go out with my peers to the cinemas and every Sunday to the pub. Most Saturdays I play golf with my granddad or help my dad with the family business. Some of the other activities I have been able to do include: sailing in Norwich, trips to London e.g. London Eye, trips to the museum. This year we had a holiday abroad to Spain and I have also been to Italy as I am half Italian. In October 2008 we had a weekend away at Clacton-on-Sea. I have been to the circus, theatre and always attend the fireworks display. I enjoy being busy as this helps me be in control.
Final thought - I love living near mum and dad, and I support Watford football Club which is our local team”
Service user at 31 Bushey Hall Road
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