Supported Lodgings and Fostering Christmas Afternoon Tea, Basingstoke
3 December 2026
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After tragically losing both of her parents by the age of 16, Lydia came to Step by Step for support. In this interview, Lydia tells her inspirational story of overcoming adversity and how her Supported Lodgings Host supported her through the hardest time of her life.
Lydia's Story in her own words
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