Help for everyone

Watch a video of Chris talking about how the ABS helped him when he broke his back. He tells his story here to encourage you to support the ABS.

The ABS purchased a pedestrian sat-nav “trekker” system for former architect David Wright to help him get around more easily. Watch David's story in an extract from our Changing Lives DVD

Rob has a degenerative muscle disease. The ABS helped him to purchase specialist mobility equipment so that he could get around and continue to practice as an architect.

The ABS has helped Maureen to make her home more energy efficient by replacing an old boiler and fitting double glazing. Thanks to the ABS, her gas bill has been reduced, and she can use her hard earned pension more effectively.

Mrs Williams outlines the support she and her husband, a self employed architect, received when he went bankrupt. The ABS cannot rescue a practice in trouble, but we can help you deal with the aftermath.

When Gordon's health deteriorated, his small practice got into trouble. He was struggling to earn a living wage and couldn't afford to replace his broken-down boiler. The ABS helped with an interest free loan to pay for a replacement.

Soon after qualifying, Andrew developed a brain tumour and became paralysed. During surgery he suffered a cardiac arrest and other complications. He walked into hospital and left in a wheelchair

Ray developed MS in his early 40s, at the worst of times. Unable to walk and in a parlous financial state, the ABS came to his assistance. He still working and looking forward to the future.

Watch Mrs Bottle's story. She says: “I have had help from the ABS for many years. Without their support my life would have been so much harder"