Theo’s story

Former National Star student Theo says he is ‘living his best life’ after moving into supporting living accommodation in Gloucestershire after leaving college.

Theo is living with another former National Star student. He says they are like a brother and sister. He is getting to know his new support workers and being more confident in directing his own care.

Originally from London, Theo was keen to remain in Gloucestershire because he had so many friends in the county. He continues to volunteer in the Emmaus charity shop in Gloucester and is also an active member of the Crusaders Boccia Club in Cheltenham. He also enjoys attending community learning classes at National Star, so regularly bumps into his old college friends.

‘Living in supported accommodation is more relaxed than at college and I have more freedom. I’m living my best life and am enjoying making decisions for myself,’ said Theo.

‘I have my own transport and so go out a lot. I’m trying to make more friends too,’ he added.

Theo is clear that the reason things have worked out well for him is because he worked with his family to start planning his transition early and he had a lot of support from the Transition Support Team.