It was during the 20-week pregnancy scan that Ollie’s parents were made aware that he had a heart defect. Ollie was born in 2005 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome- a condition where the left lower pumping chamber (or ventricle) is
“Hi I’m Leah and I’m The Door’s Community Youthworker for Stroud. Back when I’d just started in the 6th form at school, my friend, Bev, kept trying to get me to go to The Door. I was really reluctant, I’d
Since it started in 2015, ‘Door to The Future’, The Door’s bespoke mentoring and support scheme for young people leaving the care system, has become embedded into the work of Social Care across the District. Debbie, who manages the scheme,
Saturday 14th September! – Anne and Bev’s 5K Inflatable Challenge Not long to go until The Door’s very own Anne and Bev take on the UK’s biggest inflatable obstacle course in Cheltenham. With 15 giant obstacles over 5km it’s going
The end of the school year can often be particularly stressful for young people, with increased testing and exams for most. Even more so for those in year 11 as they prepare for their ‘all-important’ GCSEs – exams which will
Little did Paul know that when he took up running for his own fitness and wellbeing, that just over one year later he would be running in one of the world’s biggest races; the London Marathon! “Hi I’m Paul, At
The Door’s Family Face Time brings together whole families for support: this unique approach of supporting families both as individuals and as a group has amazing results. Family Support Worker Sandra Mason, says: “By supporting parents and young people together
Having raised over £5000 during its Christmas Challenge appeal, local charity, The Door, is now recruiting volunteers for its award winning Mentoring scheme. Established in 1991, The Door is the leading youth and families organisation in the Stroud District, supporting
John, one of our specialist Door To The Future mentors, recounts Jack’s story: Although he’s in his twenties, Jack’s quite immature. I think that’s something to do with having been in the care system, it takes people a bit longer
Hi I’m Courtney and I’m currently studying Health and Social Care at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. As part of my course I’ve been on a work experience placement at The Door, mainly working as part of the Dursley Community