 At 19, Kevin from Euxton, Lancashire, had everything to look forward to. He was working as an apprentice and studying to be a painter and decorator at Preston College.
However, just days before Christmas he was involved in a serious road traffic accident, thrown from his motorcycle and left with severe brain injuries.Kevin, who is diabetic, also endured injuries to his back, neck, hands and shoulder as well as losing his sight in one eye.
With support from Lifeways, Kevin has been able to piece his life back together and today, Kevin is living in his own home in Chorley where he receives support with daily living skills.
As Kevin said: “It was really frustrating at the time because I couldn’t move, talk or even think properly. I didn’t really understand what was happening to me. “Then after spending time in the rehabilitation unit, I eventually learned how to do basic things like talking. Even though my speech was still slurred, I knew it was only the start and that I would eventually get better.”
He continues: “The support I have received from Lifeways has been amazing. Now I am able to do things I never thought I could do, like cooking for myself and cleaning the house.”“It’s day to day tasks like these which people to take for granted. However, after my accident I thought I would never do any of this again. Lifeways has definitely given me back my independence.”
Kevin is now looking forward to the future and hopes to fulfill his ambition of becoming a painter and decorator. |
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