Life Support – what good quality support means to me

This week, United Response put out a report called Life Support, which was all about how people with disabilities need a bit of support to live their lives. I was asked to write the introduction. I was proud to get involved because I think it is important to make your voice heard, especially when there are so many worries about funding.

I’ve been going to the United Response Oakfield Service in Liverpool for 2 days a week for the past 8 years. Support staff helped me to go out and try new things and use my skills to do voluntary work at a local theatre. The staff know I want to be an actress and have supported me to find new opportunities, like successfully applying for a residential drama course in Manchester.

Having the right support has allowed me to do so many new things, but there are lots of people who don’t get help because of funding. I want everyone to get the right kind of support for them

I think it’s important to make your voice heard so people know what’s going on. It’s important to get issues in the newspapers so politicians see it and might do something about it.

The report is for disabled people, support workers, families, politicians, journalists, and anyone who wants to hear about our lives and our support and why it’s so important. Support us, and pass the message on to your friends.

Denise Barr, Campaigns Panel member.