About Positive Steps

From my early teens I have experienced mental ill health within my family. As a young adolescent my close support system was challenged, and my eyes were opened to the impact of mental ill health and how this can affect anyone at any time. I rapidly went from being cared for and nurtured to being the caregiver and nurturer to supporting my family members to get the help and support that they deserved. This sparked a passion that I did not know I had.

When I reached my early twenties, I suffered firsthand from the effects of mental ill health when my physical health deteriorated to where I was bed bound due to physical pain. I lost motivation, confidence and I was extremely low in mood and angry with the world. This is when I decided that I needed a change and began studying (from my bed) for a degree in psychology and pushing for answers about my physical health condition. Things slowly improved with time and determination.

In my thirties I was knocked again when I again suffered with my mental health and due to experiencing a traumatic event, I was diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder and Generalised anxiety disorder. I recognised (after suffering silently for 11 years) that I needed to get specialist support and underwent trauma therapy.

Positive Steps is a dedicated and devoted service for the support agency/homecare and social support service for adults 18 and over. We have had much experience with clients who are complicated and who need different types of support, and with people who have mild learning challenges. Positive Steps offers person-centred support that is holistic in approach for people who have mental Ill Health or have mild learning difficulties.

At Positive Steps, we pride ourselves on being sensitive and having a non-discriminatory and understanding attitude. We have a wealth of experience in supporting people with a variety of difficulties, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention-Deficit and mild learning difficulties.

The support will be offered in the client’s home or in the community, and some of the services that the client may require assistance with include shopping, daily living, cleaning and maintaining the home, doctor’s appointments, staying active and taking part in enjoyable or productive activities, whether in a group or on a one-to-one basis. Suppose the client wants to be more independent or integrate with others. In that case, Positive Steps can help ease or promote the process of making friends or mixing in a group.