We supported a man who had been released from prison; he had little confidence or self esteem, was isolated and his mental health had deteriorated. He had an eviction order, a warrant for his arrest, and no income. NOMAD ensured that he received the appropriate benefits, that he kept up to date with rent and council tax payments, and helped him access local mental health services. He is now planning to use local social networks and hoping to return to work.

Mr AB was one of NOMAD's clients, who was fleeing violence in his home country. He said "I was subject to extreme violence in Somalia before I escaped to Britain, so everything felt very hard and strange to me. When I got a flat, NOMAD helped me to get it furnished and to sort out my bills and my money. Later, when my wife and children could join me, NOMAD showed me how to find schools for my children, and to get disability benefit and find a special school for my severely disabled son".

A client had been evicted due to rent arrears, because of an error by Housing
Benefit. We helped her and her family to find alternative accommodation and gave them support to resettle in their new home. As the family had issues with alcohol use and learning difficulties, we continued to provide support. We supported them with further Housing Benefits problems, which avoided eviction, and helped them to secure long term settled accommodation with the City Council.

A young client had been living with friends, on the streets - wherever he could find a bed. His history of addiction, criminal behaviour, and very low self esteem was masked
by his extrovert personality, and this made it difficult for him to fit in with the group. However, with support and reassurance, he stuck it out and became confident enough to face his issues, and began to see himself in a more positive way. He is now living in supported accommodation and admirably determined to hold down his job in a call centre, despite most of his income being paid out on his rent.

A client approached us and was due to be evicted on the following day. We successfully had the warrant suspended, due to the death of the client’s parents and her dependence on alcohol, and we supported her whilst her tenancy support was put in place. She is now coping much better, receives regular counselling and has taken up her hobby of gardening again.

A young woman came to the project six months into her pregnancy. In the following three months, we were able to secure a tenancy for her, submitted a successful grant application for furniture, then provided her with ongoing support until her son was born. She still visits the project with her son to keep us updated on their progress.

A volunteer was with the project 9 months working alongside the Project Workers to help plan and deliver sessions. This afforded the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting young people.

One of our learners rarely left the house before joining the ‘Moving Forwards’ volunteers scheme for vulnerable people. He has now completed his training and
volunteer placement and even gave a presentation to the funders at the end!
He thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and will be supporting new learners on the next course. He is now registered for another volunteering opportunity, and is also attending English and Maths classes.