I have been supported by Options for ten years. I used to get ten hours support a week, during which I would do various activities such as bowling and discos.  Last year I told my Team Leader that I would like to go college and do a computer course. I found one that I liked because I got on really well with my tutor Doug. This course finished a few months ago and Doug moved to another college, so I followed him and joined his new class. This helped my confidence and independence. As a result I told Options I wanted to reduce my support as I haven’t got time to have a support worker. Now I receive five hours of support a week and I am really enjoying what I am doing. The activities I used to do with support I now go to on my own and meet my friends there.