Supporting Sarah and Chloe to thrive

Sarah and Chloe are 28-year-old twins who live independently in Supported Living, with support from their team in the West Midlands. Both have learning disabilities associated with Chromosome 10 deficiency and – while they are able to communicate verbally – they benefit from emotional reassurance from the people they know and trust.

The twins moved to their new home in 2016 and since then the team have helped support them to achieve positive changes in their daily life.

The twins had previously experienced limited opportunities to make choices and try out new things. The team recognised the importance of supporting both Chloe and Sarah to live a life they want to live, with opportunities that reflected their interests.

Although they enjoy spending time together, Sarah and Chloe have their own distinct personalities, interests and goals. Sarah enjoys arts and crafts, trips to the cinema and having her nails done, while Chloe loves playing games and spending time on her Xbox.

By using a more person-centred approach, providing a range of choices and supporting each sister to pursue her own interests, the team has helped them build confidence and take more control of their daily lives. Chloe and Sarah are also developing practical skills around household tasks, they enjoy cleaning and cooking and setting up plans for the rest of the week.

Sarah and Chloe have made great progress and are now enjoying more independence and new opportunities. One of their biggest achievements was taking their first holiday abroad to Lanzarote, an experience they loved so much that they are already planning to return!

With their newfound confidence in making decisions and developing new skills, they continue to pursue hobbies and enjoy quality time together as sisters. Both have also embraced healthier lifestyles, leading to positive wellbeing outcomes. Sarah was overweight before and has been able to lose weight due to a more active and healthier lifestyle, encouraged by the team.

Sarah and Chloe feel they are brilliantly supported by the Supported Living and the Specialist Support Team at Choice Care, who work closely with them to achieve their goals.  The twins have progressed so much that they are now 1-1 support, whereas before they were 1-2, which further demonstrates their newly found independence.

Sarah and Chloe’s team said:

“Sarah and Chloe have made remarkable progress since moving into their supported living home. It has been a privilege to see them grow in confidence, independence, and their ability to make choices about their own lives. Through a person-centred approach, the team has supported both Sarah and Chloe to pursue their individual interests, develop daily living skills, and achieve goals that may once have seemed out of reach. One of their greatest achievements has been building the confidence to enjoy new experiences, including taking their first holiday abroad. They have also made significant progress in developing practical household skills, making healthier lifestyle choices, and increasing their independence to the point where they now receive individual 1:1 support. Sarah and Chloe continue to thrive, and I am incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and the dedication shown by the team supporting them.”

Chloe and Sarah said:

“We are happy and looking forward to our next holiday!”

Today, Sarah and Chloe are living fuller, more independent lives, supported by colleagues who understand what matters most to them and are committed to helping them thrive.