Case studies
Moving On Durham has been making an impact on young people’s lives in Durham for more than 30 years. Read some of the inspirational stories of the young people we help here.
Fresh start for Shelly after fleeing domestic violence
After fleeing domestic violence, Shelly needed a fresh start away from her home town. Moving On were there to help her find the happiness she deserves.
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The difference Moving On can make: “Without Rachael, I don’t where I’d be”
A good support worker can make a world of difference to the young people we help at Moving On, as this interview with one of our clients shows.
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A second chance for Bobby to settle in his own home
Bobby’s journey with Moving On began in 2021. Bobby had been in care but when we met Bobby, he was staying on a friend’s sofa and needed his own place. We got to know Bobby and his social worker. We…
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Excellent progress towards a brighter future for Sam
Sam was referred to us through the local authority as she was fleeing domestic violence. Sam was estranged from her immediate family who she had very a volatile relationship with. Sam’s children were in special guardianship with her uncle and…
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Ongoing struggle to accept support for mental health and drug use
Harry was referred to Moving On through their local authority after a brief stay in 24-hour supported accommodation which wasn’t suitable. He was referred into Moving On in 2020. The first time Harry was housed with Moving On, he led…
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Building rapport to help a young mam
Danielle came to Moving On last year following leaving a mother and baby placement which unfortunately had broken down as a result of moving to a new area with no wrapped around support. When Danielle came to us, she was…
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Helping Hollie to break a destructive cycle
Hollie came to us in October 2021 after being served her notice from 24 hour supported housing. Prior to this, Hollie had also been evicted from a mother and baby unit due to antisocial behaviour. Her son was subsequently placed…
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Moving in and getting out
Robbie came to us from a 24 hour supported accommodation placement and prior to that was in a homeless hostel. Robbie was referred to us because he was ready to move out of a group setting but unable to manage…
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Planning for the future after a difficult start in life
As a support worker with Moving On Durham, I manage a caseload of 25 young people with differing support needs. One of my clients, Kelly, came from Latvia with her mam when she was around 9 years old. Soon after…
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A turning point for Sarah after 11 years in the care system
‘Sarah’ came to us after spending a significant amount of time in various forms of care. She entered the care system at the age of seven, and bounced around multiple foster placements, moving on a regular basis. When Sarah turned…
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