Sandra’s Story
Sandra loving her new home
Our staff have played an active and important role in the life of Sandra – ensuring she enjoys as fulfilling and independent a life as possible.
We have been supporting her since 2003 when she was still living with her mother and father in Northumberland.
Sandra suffers from Smith-Magenis Syndrome, a disorder that has many conditions in-
cluding mental disability, language and behavioural problems, and in the case of Sandra increasing mobility issues.
The Nupath Care team recognised her capabilities and have successfully worked with Sandra to boost her independence, engage with others, and take part in the community.
Staff worked with Sandra and her parents to develop a person-centred plan that would both support and challenge her, pushing the boundaries to develop and maintain her skills and confidence.
For many years she attended a day centre in Alnwick three days a week, also taking part in arts and crafts activities at another local community centre.
In addition, Sandra enjoyed working at a charity shop in Alnwick where she got on well with the manager who later left to join Nupath Care, becoming part of the specialist team working with her.
Our staff have liaised closely with the family to arrange days-out and weekends away to create activities and memorable trips for Sandra while also providing respite care for her family.
Trips away became increasingly difficult for Sandra and after consultation with her family the decision was taken to provide 24-hour supported living.
At the outset of the pandemic, Sandra’s mobility deteriorated but with the support of the local authority, care organisations and the specialist team at Nupath Care a bungalow became available for her. This was welcome news for Sandra, her live-in carers and her mother who only lived streets away.
Our fabulous care team helped organised the move and now Sandra is living comfortably in a home that she is always proud to show visitors.
She is a very proud homeowner.
