Sharon was referred to Women’s Work by her Mental Health Therapist at her GP surgery, who felt that she would benefit from the services provided. Sharon had an initial assessment and became a participant on the Opportunity and Change project.
Various issues were impacting on Sharon’s mental health and depression. In addition, Sharon had limited understanding and suspected learning difficulties. Sharon needed assistance with advocacy and representation to report issues with her landlord and make an application for rehousing.
Sharon had assumed that as she had left school at an early age and is limited with reading and writing that she was not able to engage in further learning.
This project is part-funded by the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England.