I’m really happy living here
I moved in the flats on August 22nd I really love it there, I’m really happy living there. I have been coming to the day centre for about 7 years. I lived with my mum but she had to move into a home so it just worked out better to get a flat here and I really like it here. It’s all open plan so it’s really easy to find your way around and the kitchen is easy to manage because it’s open plan.
I come over on a Tuesday and then every Friday morning and if there’s any problems or I need help I can just always ask and they are always there if I need help. I have made quite a few friends since I’ve moved here so that’s really good.
I’ve got a carer who takes me out three days a week going shopping and things like that. During covid Pearey House used to drop meals off for me so that was really good of them because I had to be shielded so I couldn’t go out or anything.
It’s a really nice flat it’s really spacious and really homely. I just feel really happy living here, I think it’s given me a lot more confidence as well, living here. We’ve got the gym and there’s also a big talking book library because I love listening to talking books. Also, I get massages off one of the people here. They really look after you. They bring meals over to the flats. I come over on a Tuesday and get a meal and then on a Monday and Friday they bring a meal over to the flat. It’s lovely, proper home cooked.
Samantha was interviewed as part of the Pearey House 150th Anniversary Project