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I enjoyed the trip. The staff were fantastic. During my interview, I got upset because all of the memories came back into my mind, but I have been told I can have counselling, this has made me feel a bit better. I did drama, zumba, chocoalate making and the gym. Coming away to this hotel . . . → Read More: Morgan Williams – Vale People First

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The interview I had about abuse was ok. There are nice people here. I enjoyed watching tv in my room. I enjoyed being away without my parents. I would like to come on one of these trips again.

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I have never been away in a hotel before and I thought it was lovely. I really enjoyed getting away from home. I loved my room. I was nervous at first, but im not as nervous now and I hope to come back soon. Thank you.

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I am pooped. And sad that it is the last day. And just so totally proud of the human race that in the middle of trauma and some truly awful stories we can create magic.There has been joy;delight; friendship; romance; dancing; lovely food and lots of laughter. The researchers have had to work incredibly hard. . . . → Read More: Victoria Jones – research residential

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I thought the whole few days were excellent. I have never been to anything like this before. This is only my second year being a support worker. But is was excellent, well run. It is a difficult subject for anyone to talk about, let alone people with learning disabilities. The way that it has been . . . → Read More: Andy – the research residential

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It was very interesting. And the place is very big to get round and that is good. It went very well. Because I was asked to come, in Monmouth we have a people first and I was asked to come with J. and the two supporters Andy and L. The three days were very interesting. . . . → Read More: Stephen – the research residential

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Well I found it an absolutely, brilliant few days. The balance was good, because the subject is so slightly difficult the activities have helped to offset and give a different focus for the people taking part so it is not too heavy. We have taken part in previous things at the University before. One of . . . → Read More: Mike – the research residential

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It was alright. The hotel was alright. Everything was alright. I liked the card making and the chocolate but I didn’t eat it! I’ll eat it later on probably. I went in the focus group. It was alright but I would have like a support worker with me. Coz I could understand it but not . . . → Read More: June – the research residential

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I enjoyed the research it was good. I enjoyed the um chocolate making I loved doing that it was brilliant that was. I enjoyed the tour of the Millenium stadium. I enjoyed everything I did. I enjoyed the focus group it was good. Very interesting. I was quite nervous at first going in there without . . . → Read More: Chris – the research residential

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I think the three days have been marvellous.You kept me on my feet. I have done loads of things and actually lost weight. I spent an hour in the gym. I really liked the focus group, I know a lot of it already on the POVA team and all that. It was fun and I . . . → Read More: Sharon – research residential participant