PDF Annual Review - Sense Scotland

Life is a journey
Matthew’s journey
Matthew is nearly 17 years old
and in 2012 celebrated his tenth
year with Sense Scotland’s
Children and Young People’s
services. He has also started
attending our One Giant Leap
transitions project. Beverley,
who works with him reflects
on his time with Sense Scotland:
“It’s nice to see those transitions. I’ve seen
him grow from a wee boy to a young man.”
Matthew is very clear about the things he
enjoys at TouchBase:
“Dancing and music…going for a walk.” And
he loves to talk to his friend Katie who works
in the TouchBase café. His Dad Andy said:
“Since Matthew has been involved with
Sense Scotland his welfare and the standard
of support has been excellent…they shape
the service around Matthew.”
“No one comes to our house asking for Matthew
to go out and socialise. The service Sense Scotland
provides goes a long way to alleviating social
isolation. We want him to be fully integrated into
society and be as independent as possible.”
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