Starts at Home Day Member Update: Spotlight on Andy's story
Andy lives in Furlong House (opens new window), one of GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Extra Care Services in Walsall, West Midlands.
Andy is very proud to live in Furlong House. He used to live in Devon and was married with two children but unfortunately his marriage broke down, he lost his children, and his brother died.
In Andy’s words his life: “fell apart and hit the bottle big time” becoming an alcoholic.
Andy came back to the West Midlands for help and support, and he was initially sofa surfing. He had nowhere to go, he was drinking, and he thought “nobody can save me.”
Andy’s social worker put him in touch with GSA and he’s not looked back since.
In Andy’s words:
“GSA saved my life. They are amazing and their people have made me happy because of the love and care I have received.”
About Furlong House
Located in Bloxwich, Walsall, Furlong House is just a few minutes walking distance from the pleasant town centre, faith centres, shops and King George V Playing Fields. The extra care housing development has 51 self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments with wet rooms along with modern care and support service and excellent facilities for older customers. This enables Andy and other residents to maintain independence through tailored support planning, as well as promoting good health, wellbeing and social interaction.
Watch Andy's story here (opens new window)
This member update has been published to coincide with Starts at Home Day 2024 (opens new window), celebrating the value of care and support services and the difference that having a safe and secure place to call home can make to people’s lives.