Real Care Stories
Real Stories from the People We Support
Every care journey is unique. The following stories are real examples of how our care team has supported individuals to regain independence, improve wellbeing and enjoy life again. Names and personal details have been changed to protect privacy.
Lucy was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition at a young age. She now lives with a condition that affects many aspects of her day-to-day life, but this has never stopped her from enjoying the things she loves.
With support from Alltogether Care, Lucy has been able to build her independence and confidence. Over the past few years, she has been supported to attend college, where she continues to thrive.
Lucy enjoys staying active and has even taken up boxing, her instructor describes her as a “powerhouse”! She also loves shopping and getting out into her local community.
Music is a big part of Lucy’s life. She loves singing and going to concerts, especially to see her favourite band, The Killers. She now regularly attends a local community group, where she takes part in a range of activities including dancing, karaoke and games.
The support Lucy receives from Alltogether Care enables her to live as independently as possible, make her own choices, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Lucy’s Story
Michael now lives in his own flat with support from Alltogether Care Services. He is living with a progressive, degenerative physical condition and, over the past few years, has been working closely with his support team to develop his independent living skills.
Moving out of his family home and into his own place was a significant step, and at times, a challenging one. However, with the right team providing motivation, encouragement and consistent support, Michael has gone from strength to strength.
Today, he is thriving within his local community and is even the captain of his local wheelchair rugby club, an achievement that reflects his determination and confidence.
In 2024, Michael was recognised nationally, winning an outstanding achievement award for individuals accessing support services. This highlights not only his personal resilience, but also the positive impact his care and support team have had on his journey.
Michael’s Story
Jess had become increasingly isolated and rarely left her home. With the support of our care team she has regained confidence, enjoys watching her favourite football team and even had the opportunity to meet them on a special birthday. She now uses a powered wheelchair and enjoys trips out with her carers, as well as spending time with her beloved pet and therapy dog. Her next goal is to build enough confidence to go on holiday – something our team continues to support her to achieve.
Jess – Rediscovering Independence
Sarah had been caring for her mother at home for several years while also balancing work and family responsibilities. Over time, the demands of caring began to take their toll and she found herself feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. After contacting our team, we arranged regular support visits to assist with personal care and companionship for her mother. This allowed Sarah to take some time for herself while knowing her mother was safe and well cared for. With the support of our care team, Sarah was able to regain balance in her life while continuing to be closely involved in her mother’s care. The additional support made a significant difference to both their wellbeing and gave the family peace of mind.
Sarah – Supporting a Family Carer
John is in his late nineties and lives alone, with no immediate family nearby. Over time, he had stopped attending regular appointments with his podiatrist, which began to affect his mobility and overall wellbeing. Although John enjoyed attending a local social club, he had started to lose confidence and no longer took much pride in his appearance.
When our care team began supporting John, we worked together to improve both his living environment and his daily routine. Many of John’s household appliances were broken or missing, so we supported him in purchasing essential white goods that he needed. His home was also given a thorough deep clean, creating a safer and more comfortable space for him.
A podiatrist was arranged to treat John’s sore feet, and companionship visits were organised so carers could accompany him to some of his favourite places. During these outings, John was able to purchase new clothes and enjoy getting out into the community again. Our carers also supported him with shopping and preparing fresh meals.
Since receiving this support, John’s wellbeing and mood have improved dramatically. Staff at the centre he regularly attends commented that they had never seen him looking so well. John now takes great pride in his appearance and has regained a real sense of confidence.
Last Easter, our team gave John some sunflower seeds to plant. The sunflowers grew so tall that they eventually had to be placed in a wheelbarrow, reaching nearly five feet high and standing proudly outside his front door — something John was very proud of.
John truly has a new lease of life.
John – A New Lease of Life
Jim had spent time in hospital following a mild stroke and complications with colon problems. During this time, he struggled with swallowing and was unable to eat foods with texture, meaning all of his meals had to be pureed.
Before receiving support from our team, Jim’s previous care provider had limited time during visits, which made it difficult for him to eat and drink at a comfortable pace. As a result, Jim’s family took on much of the responsibility for preparing his meals and organising his daily routines.
After his hospital stay, Jim had also lost a great deal of his core strength, which made moving around his home difficult. When he first attempted to go outside using his Zimmer frame, he unfortunately suffered a fall which greatly affected his confidence. As a result, Jim preferred to stay at home and relied heavily on the support of his family.
When our care team began supporting Jim over 18 months ago, the focus was on rebuilding both his strength and his confidence. During care visits, carers supported Jim with gentle exercises within his home to help improve his mobility and stability.
With regular visits, encouragement and consistent support, Jim gradually regained strength and confidence. His wellbeing improved significantly and he began to enjoy going out more often with his family at weekends.
Over time, Jim also became more independent in preparing his own food and drinks at times that suited him. One of the most significant improvements was his ability to return to eating normal meals, no longer needing his food to be pureed.
Today, Jim enjoys a much more active lifestyle and can get out and about whenever he wishes. In fact, he has even rediscovered his passion for dancing and now enjoys visiting his local club again.
Jim – Regaining Strength and Independence
In 2019, Mary was admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke and heart failure. She was extremely unwell and at one stage her condition was very serious. Following her hospital stay, Mary was transferred to a care home and a public guardian was appointed to support her affairs.
While in the care home, Mary found the experience very difficult. She struggled to connect with other residents, many of whom were living with dementia, which left her feeling low and isolated.
In January 2020, Mary was eventually able to discharge herself from the care home and return to her family home. Although her mobility and overall health were still fragile, being back in familiar surroundings made a significant difference to her wellbeing.
Our care team began supporting Mary with her daily needs, ensuring she had fresh meals prepared each day and helping her re-establish routines within her home. We also worked with Mary to help her make the house feel like her home again.
With encouragement and support, Mary began exercising regularly and started to take a renewed interest in the world around her. Companionship visits allowed her to spend time outdoors, enjoy fresh air and explore new places.
Mary has always had a passion for gardening, but her garden had become difficult to manage due to her mobility challenges. Together with her carers, she gradually worked on restoring it, little by little, until it was once again a place she could enjoy.
Today, Mary’s confidence and wellbeing have improved greatly. She continues to enjoy her independence and takes comfort in living safely and happily in the home she loves.
Mary – Returning Home and Rebuilding Independence
After experiencing a serious fall, Agnes was admitted to hospital and her mobility and independence were significantly affected. During this time, which coincided with the COVID lockdown, Agnes’s daughter moved in to support her, helping with meals and medication while she recovered.
When our care team began supporting Agnes with her personal care needs, it allowed her daughter to gradually step back from providing daily support and eventually return to her own home, knowing her mother was in safe hands.
With gentle encouragement from her carers, Agnes began to rebuild her confidence and independence. She started taking more control of her daily routine, including managing her own medication and preparing her own breakfast.
Carers also encouraged Agnes to enjoy short walks around her garden twice a day to feed the birds, which helped improve both her mobility and wellbeing.
Over time, Agnes’s confidence has grown significantly. She now enjoys going out with friends and has become much more independent and sociable, once again enjoying the activities and connections that are important to her.
Agnes – Regaining Confidence and Independence
Margaret began receiving social support from our team in February 2023. She is a warm, bubbly and positive person who has always enjoyed being active within her community. Margaret has mild cerebral palsy and has been registered blind from a very young age.
Before the COVID pandemic, Margaret lived a relatively independent life and was heavily involved in several local musical groups that she loved attending.
Unfortunately, after experiencing a fall, Margaret lost the confidence she once had to go out on her own. This greatly affected her independence and she began to feel isolated in her home, relying heavily on the support of her family.
Through regular social support visits, Margaret has been able to focus on rebuilding her confidence and trust in going out again. She makes the most of every visit, planning activities and outings that allow her to enjoy the things she loves.
With support from her carer, Margaret now enjoys going food shopping and choosing gifts for her family — something that brings her a great deal of happiness, as she is very close with them. She also enjoys trips to local parks and garden centres, and occasionally treats herself to lunch out.
Margaret is especially looking forward to the warmer weather so that she and her carer can take day trips to the coast.
Margaret often shares how much she enjoys spending time with her carer, saying that it feels “just like going out for the day with a good friend.” Her confidence has grown tremendously and she now looks forward to her weekly visits, often waiting at the door with her coat and bag ready to head out and make the most of the day.
Margaret – Rebuilding Confidence and Enjoying Life Again
Why Families Choose Alltogether Care Services
Families across Glasgow and the surrounding areas trust us because our care feels personal, not rushed.
- Care Inspectorate Graded Excellent
- Award-winning home care in Scotland
- Experienced, trained, and compassionate carers
- Consistent care teams
- Local decision-making (not franchise-led)
- Flexible visit lengths
- Transparent pricing
- Strong community reputation
We are proud to deliver home care in Glasgow & surrounding areas that genuinely puts people first.
