At Revival, our mission is to help people live independently at home for as long as possible. Through our Wellbeing Service, we support people at key moments of change, helping them return home safely, put practical arrangements in place, and feel confident that their home and circumstances meet their needs.
Joe is 36 years old and has learning disabilities. He was referred to Revival by Adult Social Care for short-term support while awaiting an assessment of his care and support needs.
Over the previous year, Joe had experienced significant changes in his personal circumstances. Following the breakdown of his marriage, he was no longer living with his four children and moved in with his mum and stepdad. As they were preparing to move out of the area, Joe needed support to explore his future housing options and plan for living independently.
Joe also needed help with employment, finances and everyday living. His GP had referred him to a social prescriber to support him with practical tasks and community connections, but he was still waiting to be seen. During this time, a Wellbeing Worker from Revival began visiting Joe and his family to build a clear understanding of his situation, strengths and goals.
Joe had worked successfully in a kitchen for five years and valued the routine and relationships he had built there. Following the loss of his nan, Joe found this period particularly challenging and moved from contracted hours to a zero-hours contract. Although this reduced his income, Joe was keen to remain in his role and felt settled at work, with the possibility of increasing his hours again in the future. In the meantime, benefits were helping to support his income, although his disability-related benefits had recently stopped.
Conversations with Joe and his mum highlighted concerns around managing money. Joe had previously struggled with bills and debt when living independently, and this was identified as an area where further support would be important. Joe and his mum were reassured that financial support and money management could be explored as part of his forthcoming social care assessment, including support from a financial officer if needed.
Revival worked alongside Joe and his family to explore housing options, including council housing and supported living. Adult Social Care advised that once a social worker is allocated, assisted living options can be formally considered. Alongside this, Joe’s independence skills were discussed, including cooking and meal preparation. While Joe receives some support with cooking at work, additional help was identified as a way to build confidence and safety at home. Revival helped identify a local service offering cooking lessons and a slow cooker to support Joe in developing these skills.
To help reduce financial pressure as Joe prepares to move into his own home, Revival supported access to an external community grant that provides essential household items. Through this grant, Joe received a microwave and kettle, which will help him prepare food safely and manage daily living more independently. Joe’s mum was grateful for this support, recognising how these practical items will make Joe’s transition into his own property easier and less stressful.
Although the original referral was for a short period of support, Revival recognises that small, timely interventions can have a lasting impact. For Joe, the combination of practical guidance, partnership working and access to community resources helped ease uncertainty during a time of change. His story demonstrates how Revival’s Wellbeing Service supports people to build the foundations for safe, independent living at home.
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