What they say

The people we help at Solace tell us we make a huge difference to their lives. Life and death stuff.
Read the stories of the people we help and have a look at some of the films we have made, and you will see why and how.

“If it wasn’t for Solace I would not be here now.”
Client

“This valuable service and intervention has undoubtedly saved lives.”
External stakeholder

“The casework support is often the difference between being deported and
attaining refugee status.”
External stakeholder

“Solace is my family.”
Client

“I was dead when I came – it is like they gave birth to me. My heart is full of praise for Solace – people here brought me back to my old self.”
Client

“Solace is different from all the other organisations in the area – it is truly like a family here – they don’t make anyone feel small or inferior. The outside world is racist and you are made to feel subhuman, but not here.”
Client

“I was like a dead person when I arrived here – they helped me to live again.”
Client

“This is the first time I have been listened to in a respectful way.”
Client

“If it wasn’t for Solace I’d be dead by now.”
Client

“I want to thank Solace as they are doing a great job – it is a big relief for us to find this sort of support on offer.”
External stakeholder

“Solace is the only place I feel understood and supported.”
Client

“They really help us as they want to help these people so much.”
External stakeholder

“This organisation offers massive added value through the way it operates – it is a caring, supportive and empowering environment.”
External stakeholder

“I am confident that when I refer someone to Solace they will be taken seriously and every effort will be made to give them the services they need.”
External stakeholder

“I love working with Solace – I see great results from their work that I don’t see from statutory services – it is to do with the level of care there.”
External stakeholder

“They excel at what they do.”
External stakeholder

“People here are gentle and good – they have good, clean hearts – they do what they say they will. When you come here you feel better.”
Client

“Solace has an incredible impact on people’s lives.”
Client

“Solace helps people to get where they need to be in a very professional way.”
External stakeholder

“This is a very committed group of staff doing the very best they can.”
External stakeholder

“I feel very confident that my patients will be well supported if I refer them to Solace.”
External stakeholder

“A client who ends up with Solace is very lucky.”
External stakeholder

“The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are friendly.”
External stakeholder

“Staff are very committed and supportive to people who use the service.”
External stakeholder

“The support for clinicians is very good.”
External stakeholder

“This is an excellent service and we are very grateful to have it.”
External stakeholder

“Solace has given me a feeling of security and safety that I have not felt for a long time.”
Client