Muir resident Maureen stands up for social housing after finding new purpose
MUIR’S support has been helping restore Maureen Riley’s independence as she waits for a knee replacement.
Maureen worked as a registered nurse before moving to Muir Group Housing Association’s sheltered housing scheme at Tweedsmuir in Chester.
But since her stroke earlier this year and issues with her knee she has struggled, and found herself quite depressed and feeling useless.
However, she feels buoyed by the help she received from Muir as well as other services, and says there is too much negativity surrounding social housing and the NHS.
“The support and encouragement I have had from Muir, moving her to a downstairs flat and fitting mobility aids, has been a great help,” said Maureen.
“Neighbours have also helped me out and Muir have signposted me to services such as Brightlife and the Stroke Association.
“There has also been a lot of support from doctors, nurses and physios, and all of this has reminded me just how good local services are.
“I think it's unfair that there is so much bad press surrounding housing, social care and NHS.”
Maureen is now supporting Brightlife’s Brighter Days project and running Tweedsmuir’s forthcoming Macmillan Coffee Morning this month, helping her to find a purpose she thought she had begun to lose.