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Dave's story
Dave was in extreme physical pain due to an accident. When his sick pay stopped, he couldn’t afford to put food on the table
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Alison's story
Alison was struggling to cope and focus on everyday life, which was affecting her work and home life, so she contacted Ben
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Charlotte's story
When Charlotte found herself isolated from loved ones and unable to do everyday tasks she felt like she had hit rock bottom
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Pippa's story
Pippa had debt collectors at her door, and she was struggling with a physical health condition which had led to issues at work
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Ryan's story
Ryan and his wife were worried about finding the money to pay for the autism assistance dog their daughter needed
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Danny's story
Danny felt lost and hopeless after his relationship broke down and he was forced to move away from his children
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Wayne's story
Wayne had been struggling with anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder, triggered by difficult life events
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Jamie's story
Jamie needed support when he struggled with depression following two failed marriages and losing his dad
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Jake's story
Jake became overwhelmed when caring responsibilities for his father, work and family life became too much
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Di's story
Di, who works for TrustFord, asked for support from Ben when she was worried about her daughter’s mental health
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Clare's story
Clare hit rock bottom when her grandad died. She was struggling to cope with her grief and suffering with anxiety
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Derren's story
Derren discovered he had prostate cancer. He's raising awareness that early detection has good outcomes
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Winston's story
Winston felt alone after finding out he had Leukaemia. When his boiler broke, he was left for 9 months without heating
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Mike's story
Mike was struggling after losing his father-in-law, his uncle’s cancer diagnosis, and starting a busy new job
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Jane's story
Jane couldn’t afford a new oven when she lost her job so lived on microwave meals and jacket potatoes for nearly 2 years
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Laura's story
Laura was suffering with her mental health and was also struggling to pay the mortgage and feed her family
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Derek's story
Derek was in a motorbike accident that left him disabled and he couldn’t afford to buy the electric wheelchair he needed
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Rob's story
Rob has spina bifida and sometimes had to ask friends to help him get out of bed as he couldn't afford the electric bed he needed.