Gina
Supported Living
Gina is supported by Ategi through Supported Living, but before that, she used to find it challenging just to leave the house. She relied on others to do her shopping and often barricaded herself inside, too frightened to see people. Managing daily life, like keeping appointments and paying bills, felt overwhelming and led to difficulties.
When Ategi first began supporting Gina, she was very anxious and didn't like going out into the community when there were people around. Though she has always been a sociable individual, Gina was initially wary of others. Now, however, it’s hard to keep Gina in—she goes everywhere with staff and her friend, something she never used to do.
Gina has been mainly supported by Gail, Ategi’s longest-serving staff member, who has done amazing work to support so many people at Ategi. Gail has been a key figure in Gina’s journey, helping her build the confidence to live more independently. In the video on this page, Gail speaks to Ategi’s brilliant Supported Living staff about how appreciative she is of their support and how much it has changed her life.
Ategi’s consistent support has been crucial in helping Gina manage her bills and stay on top of appointments. She’s also found comfort in connecting with other service users, sharing, "I love meeting other service users, as I feel not alone." With regular visits from staff, Gina feels more relaxed and looks forward to their company.
Through the ongoing help from Ategi, Gina is finding confidence in herself and embracing her community in ways she hadn’t before.
“The staff are so funny and they cheer me up when I’m feeling down.”
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