Case studies

Laura, aged 24, was born blind. However, her disability has never prevented her achieving her goals. After securing affordable accommodation at Pocklington Lodge, she was able to move to London to take up a new job as a content researcher for the BBC.

Michael lives in sheltered accommodation at Pocklington Rise, near Plymouth. When asked to take part in a telecare trial project he jumped at the chance.

Katleen always wanted to live independently. With Pocklington’s help, she’s now made this dream come true.

Frank is partially sighted with only slight peripheral vision. He lives at Pocklington Lodge, West London, and took part in the recent lighting improvement project.

Howard was a mobile security guard and travelled all over the country with his work. He enjoyed shooting, fly fishing, cooking, reading, history and chess. In 1998 he became diabetic and lost his sight in 2004. This meant that he had to stop working and give up some of his hobbies.

For almost twenty years Peter worked as a floor layer, fitting carpets and other flooring. He expected to continue in this job for the rest of his working life.

Grace's medical problems meant that she could no longer continue living at home but moving to Pocklington has given her a new lease on life

Harry's feelings of isolation have disappeared since his move to Pocklington

Tony and Ennis live in a Pocklington-owned bungalow in Reading. Ennis is completely blind. Tony has a restricted field of vision and is short sighted. Here he explains how improved lighting has made a big change to both their lives.

Neil studies in London, and has been living at Pocklington Court for 2 years.

Nick has been living at Pocklington Court with his dog Ci for 4 years.

Odette is development manager at Pocklington Resource Centre in Balham, South London. From feeling despair when she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, which leaves her with only side or peripheral vision, she now feels positive and excited about working with other people with sight loss.

Penny, a specialist support worker at Pocklington Rise, Plympton, Devon, explains her role.

Margaret wanted to do something which involved caring for
others. She did not realise it involved aromatherapy.

When Pam left full-time employment, she decided she wanted to put something back into the community.