By providing support for my son, TAG diffused a tense situation in the family home.  I was anxious about his inability to care for himself once I'd gone.  Over the years, he has come to recognise that life will go on, and be good for him, without Mum.  It's better that this was a gradual process, rather than an abrupt one in a crisis situation, even though in a sense I still continue to be his "main" carer.  He spends weekends with me, and holidays with me.  But he knows that TAG will continue to support him, filling the gaps. 

Some of the practical things that The Action Group have helped us with were finding accommodation; setting up bank accounts and debits for payment of bills; arranging cleaners/repairs and dealing with landlords; and applying for and getting him the benefits he's entitled to,.  TAG also accompany him on his weekly food shop and collect prescriptions.  The support workers have been great friends/companions for walking, going out for coffee, and overall helping him to grow into a more sociable, rounded person. 

At two major crisis points in his life, and in mine, the staff at The Action Group were wonderful help to us.  Gordon's father died very suddenly. just as Gordon was moving into a new flat (he'd been unhappy in his old one).  I was able to deal with all that was happening for me, knowing that Gordon was being looked after.  And at the second, later point, Gordon had a "mini-breakdown" and had to stay with me.   TAG continued doing all of the things they'd been doing with him, but from my home.  Some time before, TAG had managed to get the Learning Disability Nurse Community Nurse involved with Gordon, so access to mental health services was already in place.  Since then, with suitable medication and the support from TAG, he has flourished. 

I can't say how grateful we are for all these years of support from so many members of staff!