Louis’s story: The Story of Appletree
Collaborative research project by Louis with the University of Portsmouth, the University of Edinburgh Napier, PAMIS, the Aiteal Trust. Launched June 2023

Patron, Laura Mcardle, Louis Sainsbury, their family members, friends and supporters enjoyed a Spring picnic lunch with an Easter theme. We sat in a circle and sang to guitar accompaniment provided by David Waring, from F Sharp Music. David had prepared a list of familiar favourites with Louis. Laura’s favourite was ‘Twinkle twinkle little star’ and Louis’s was ‘If you’re happy and you know it ..’

BBC R4 You and Yours: A home of my own

Carolyn Atkinson, BBC Disability correspondent, presents data on patients detained in inpatient assessment units across UK, talks with Jan Savage, about ENABLE’s campaign, ‘My Own Front Door’ and speaks with Kate Sainsbury about her son Louis’ experience of being in one of these units.

Coming Home Implementation Report

BBC Scotland Home Affairs correspondent, Lucy Adams, told the story in March 2022 of Mum, Sylvia, and her son, Jamie, currently detained in hospital. Sylvia faces a move for Jamie, to England, hundreds of miles away, for assessment. Kate and Sylvia were pleased to share experiences on the phone before meeting online through the group, New Roots home, which advocates for the rights of detained people.