Voices of impact. Our supporters share stories
Attiq-ur-Rehman
Woking. GU22
I was healthy and working then a while ago I had knee problem started, A consultant suggested knee replacement, first knee replacement was in July 2021, and second knee replacement due to Covid was done 2023. Before I was unable to walk much, I was at home all the time, depression was set in. Mr. Hamid (MSG) chairman approached me and persuaded me to attend MSG coffee/activities, I attended first coffee session oct 2023 and enjoyed it, I have been attending MSG activities since then and I had made lot of gains, I don’t feel depressed. I feel happy and relax. It is due to social gatherings, now MSG has organised free gym/swim for its members which is helping me more to exercise and keep mobilised.
Mohammed Taj
Woking. GU21
I had a stroke 2015. My left leg left arm, left eye not working. Since then, I was house bound, I felt isolated and fed up, felt kind of mental issues about a year ago Mr. Abdul Hamid (MSG) chairman approached me and ask to join MSG members gatherings and Mr. Hamid offer me to take me on each social gatherings, since then Mr. Hamid has been great help, I feel so good, coming to MSG activities twice a week made significant changes in me. Meeting people, social gatherings, having cup of tea and biscuits. Also attending teaching classes about mental health, wellbeing, organised by MSG.
