Coming to group makes my Mondays so much better.
Young Person
I have been very impressed at the fact COVEY have been working throughout this time. What you have been doing has improved my grandson's confidence and in turn has improved their relationships
Grandparent Kinship Carer/YP
Her confidence has grown so much since starting back at her online group
Grandparent Kinship Carer/YP
Being involved in the project has allowed me to not only receive support but connect with other services to best support me and my whole family. I have also started to see a way out of the past and into my future
Parent /carer
The group was such good fun and I feel lighter and happier having had this time with everyone.
Parent /carer
We are grateful as a family for everything that COVEY do for us
Parent/YP
COVEY have provided a great service in difficult circumstances. They have thought outside the box in so many ways over this time.
Parent/YP
I don’t know where I would be without the help received from COVEY - it feels good knowing someone genuinely cares about my whole family.
Parent /carer
It is great to have support from Covey and know we’re not alone
Parent /carer
Since COVID kicked in all I have looked forward to is my calls in the week from COVEY, as I know they are there to not only support me, but to listen to me and having someone dedicated to hear me and be there for me is making a huge positive difference to my isolation and my wellbeing, I can’t say thank you enough.
Parent /carer
I want to thank Covey because you have not only saved my life, but also the lives of my children. COVEY helped me get the support I needed within hours of asking
Parent /carer
COVEY just know me, they spend time listening and supporting me, which is helping my confidence and my ability to believe in myself
Parent /carer
The girls love their time at group and COVEY has been a great support to them over the last year
Grandparent Kinship Carer/YP
These groups are my lifeline, in a world which is both strange and evolving at the moment, I come online, see my friends and it gives me not only support, but normality in a crazy world
Parent /carer
Thanks so much for the pamper box and it's great to get something unexpected in the post. It's made my day :)
Grandparent Kinship Carer
Although I am still finding lock down hard, it has been made easier thanks to COVEY. Having someone to talk to weekly and support me has helped.
Parent /carer
Everyone is very kind. Because of being part of the group I feel better at expressing myself and I have made new friends.
Young Person
COVEY continue to do good considering everything that is going on in the world
Parent/YP
I don't know where we would have been as a family if it wasn’t for the support of COVEY, the befriender sits for a good hour with him whilst he shows her all his Lego models and figurines
Parent/YP
Thank you for the Thursday night Girls Groups, it has made a huge improvement to Shannon's behaviour.
Parent/YP
My family can't thank you enough for the help you have given us... Patrick received the colouring book and pens a couple of weeks ago and is still over the moon with them his favourite cars are super cars... we have been blessed to have been introduced to you all and have never had anyone support us like you all have thank you from our hearts
Parent/YP
The good fun and humour of the young people made volunteering in the group an enjoyable, uplifting experience
Volunteer
Working at COVEY has been a lifeline for me during the pandemic. Supporting others has taken me out of myself and given me purpose away from the stresses of home schooling and the worry about family and friends. Seeing colleagues and families has reduced my own isolation and helped me to feel a part of something bigger, something really important. I’ve learned a lot about the values and how we live them every day at COVEY. I’m more confident about my role now – I’m here to serve others as best I can and to help bring colour to other people’s lives.
Staff Member
I really enjoyed volunteering with the ANGELS Group and noticed how person-centred everything was. Even though it was group befriending individuals had outings, activities and support tailored to their needs. I also found the whole experience very collaborative as staff discussed things with befrienders and also included young people.
Volunteer
I find it a joyful experience! Even if I have had a bad day and don’t have the energy for the group, as soon as I go on zoom I feel much better.
Volunteer
My mum told me she has noticed a difference when I come off the zoom group I am very chatty and visibly happier.
Young Person
When the befriender is on the call, my daughter just laughs all the time, its great to hear. They get on so well
Parent/YP
COVEY has been a life saver for me in general not just during COVID times.
Volunteer
YP's view on their online group, "it's the only good thing I do in my week, I love it!"
Young Person
Before group I was very shy. Now I feel more confident and enjoy chatting to all the girls at group.
Young Person
COVEY makes me happy and gives me the chance to do things I wouldn't normally be able to do with my Nana.
Young Person
This has made me realise the volunteer gets just as much enjoyment out of it as the person you are helping. I want to continue on the journey and would encourage anyone to do it because you don't realise how inspiring it is and how much satisfaction you get out of it. Volunteering pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Volunteer Mentor
My favourite thing about the online group is not being lonely and speaking to all of you.
Young Person
John liked hearing about everyone else's hobbies and also that he had the opportunity to open up in a safe space and that he felt more connected and closer to the group.
Parent of Young Person
Since attending group Emily feels like she now spends more time with her family, she talks more openly with her mum and helps out around the house. Emily said that both she and her mum had noticed how much happier she has been now that she attends group.
Staff Member
Volunteering works in two ways, I get out as much out of it as the young person.
Volunteer