Terry came to the CoHub after losing his wife to illness.

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A retired cruise ship entertainer, he had spent a lifetime surrounded by people, energy and performance. But after his loss, everything changed. The days became quiet, his routine disappeared, and he found himself increasingly isolated.

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Terry first came along to a Rough Street drop-in session - just to get out of the house. He stayed for the community lunch. That one decision became a turning point.

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From there, Terry began to reconnect:

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• Joining the Men’s Group and building relationships with others

• Taking part in Insight Labs, sharing his voice and experiences

• Becoming a familiar face at the Hub, staying longer and getting involved

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Alongside this, we supported Terry to regain access to practical services that made a real difference to his independence:

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• Reinstating his London Taxicard

• Reactivating his Dial-a-Ride access

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These weren’t just services - they gave Terry his mobility, confidence and freedom back.

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Today, Terry is part of the community again. He’s connected, contributing, and rediscovering a sense of purpose. What started as “just popping in” became something much bigger.

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A space, a meal, a conversation - and a rhythm found again.