Hassan recently moved into P3’s first SASC property in Wolverhampton. Hassan is originally from Iran, and had experienced homelessness and lived in P3 accommodation services prior to his move to his new home. Support staff met up with Hassan this week to see how he was getting on ...
It’s been three weeks since you moved into to your new home Hassan, how are things?
“Honestly speaking, it’s brilliant, I love it. I love the location; the standard is excellent. I can stay here forever! I just feel settled, as soon as I walked into the property, it just gave me an uplifting feeling. My support worker Bobbie-Jo has been brilliant, I cannot express in words how happy I am. Everything is organised in my property, Bobbie-Jo helped me set all my bills up and show me around the area, so right now, I am very comfortable.
“Bobbie-Jo then just took me by surprise when I was given a food hamper to mark the month of Ramadan! I was speechless and amazed that someone would go out of their way for me! I have no family here in this country; right now, you guys are like family to me ...”
As you are aware, this accommodation is more long-term, how does that feel?
“Let me tell you, moving is not easy. I have moved around quite a bit over the years, I understand that sometimes it’s just how things go, but having somewhere to stay without the immediate need to think about moving gives me the chance to settle down. I can have more time to think about other things rather than thinking of where I am moving to now? It’s important to have somewhere stable, I hope I can use the stability I have here to look at other goals that I want to achieve. For now, this feels like home – actually it is my home!”
What plans have you for the future?
“I have great plans and aspirations for the future, but I need to take things one step at a time. I have had many setbacks in life, having nothing at all is hard to accept but I have made good progress whilst at P3. I want to get back into some form of education/training first, I know Bobbie-Jo is supporting me with this in looking for suitable courses for me. I also need to ensure my health and certain previous issues are addressed before I consider work. I have previously worked for Aston Martin and I loved the work. I must get this back!
" I have not seen my family in Iran for many years, I do miss my family. I want to achieve something and make people proud of me, I know I can do it but as always you need the right people around you. I have my family at P3 with me so for now the future is something I am looking forward to.”
