Keith’s story

Keith moved into a Derventio supported housing property in Swindon after being homeless.

He suffers with mental health issues including anxiety. This caused some nervousness when Keith first signed up to the scheme, as he knew it would be shared. Fortunately, we were able to offer Keith a two-bedroom property minimising the number of people he would share with.

Keith made good use of his time in Derventio’s housing. With the support of housing officers he was able to focus on his mental health and prepare himself for eventually living independently. During Keith’s time with Derventio he was diagnosed with autism which helped him to better understand himself.

Keith has come a long way, now living with confidence in independent accommodation. Keith does still suffer with his mental health. However, he manages it and engages well with agencies and has built up a better quality of life for himself.