Our Stories

February 6th 2019

Happy and healthy

London Rebuilding Society learned about Ben from his social worker at the London Borough of Walthamstow. 68 years old, Ben lived alone in the family home in Leyton where he […]

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January 15th 2019

A much needed transformation

Sandra and Fred have lived in their three bedroom house for over 30 years.  They lived with their four children (all in their twenties and thirties).  Their home was overcrowded […]

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Ms H, homeowner

December 7th 2018

Ms H story

Ms H’s living conditions made her anxious and depressed. Ms H, 83, was living alone in her home in Leyton which had no heating, no hot water, no working bathroom […]

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September 29th 2014

John’s story

John is disabled and a wheelchair user. His home had no heating or hot water, was badly affected with dry rot, and the bathroom needed extensive adaptation. Through the Home […]

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Ms S, bathroom: adapted shower

September 20th 2014

Improving your health

Penny was retired and used to live alone. Already suffering from high blood pressure and chronic fatigue, she was increasingly distressed by the state of her home. Problems with the […]

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September 4th 2014

Ageing at home

Betty is a 78-year old widow. When her husband died, she was left as the sole carer for her two disabled sons. One of her sons got married and moved […]

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house front, after

September 4th 2014

Living independently

After 20 years of declining maintenance, Mr W’s family home was nearly derelict. Broken windows and a fallen roof had left him exposed to the elements, and along with extensive […]

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September 4th 2014

Preparing for retirement

Michael was 65 years old and suffered from early stage emphysema. He had considered downsizing, but did not want to leave the house that he and his late wife had […]

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