Cedrick

Before moving to our Independent Living Service at Kendal House, Cedrick lived with his mother in the family home. Cedrick faces multiple challenges, including global learning disability, Down syndrome, and visual impairment. 

Unfortunately, as Cedrick’s mother’s health declined, she could no longer provide care for him. Through Islington Learning Disability Partnership, Cedrick moved to Kendal House on 27th June 2022. Alongside his learning disabilities, Cedrick has an ileostomy stoma, and at the time of moving to Kendal House, he also experienced severe and widespread eczema, particularly on his hands which had led to occasional hospitalisation. Since arriving at Kendal House, Cedrick has received substantial support to improve his health and well-being, leading to significant improvements. 

The staff at Kendal House promptly assisted Cedrick in seeking medical attention. The GP prescribed a steroid treatment that the support workers at Centre 404 diligently helped him follow. With consistent daily support, Cedrick adhered to a skincare routine, resulting in significant improvements. Most of the eczema has cleared, including the severely affected areas on his hands. The positive changes in Cedrick’s skin condition have had a profound impact on his confidence and daily life. Initially anxious about traveling on buses due to his appearance, he worried about people staring at his eczema. However, as his skin improved, he gained more confidence and felt less concerned about others’ stares. Compliments from staff at the Daylight Centre have boosted his self-esteem, further reinforcing the positive changes. 

During Christmas 2022 and subsequent visits, Cedrick’s sister and mother noticed the remarkable transformation in his skin and praised the improvements they observed. 

The continued support from the team at Kendal House has played a pivotal role in enhancing Cedrick’s well-being and fostering his self-confidence. Through these achievements, Cedrick’s journey at Kendal House exemplifies the positive impact of dedicated care and support in enhancing the lives of those we support. 

Quote from his sister: Yolande Letshou:

“Cedrick had an extremely severe case of an eczema breakout which resulted in an A&E admission prior to moving to Kendal House. It became very challenging to manage his skin and as a result his complexion and skin texture completely changed which affected him negatively. Since moving, the staff have been supporting him daily with the maintenance of his skin condition and followed up with the GP to find the best possible solutions for managing his skin. As a result Cedrick has started to feel confident again and his original complexion has slowly been coming back. We (Cedrick’s family) are so grateful for all the support the team at Kendal House has provided.”