March 15, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

Hamid is originally from Iran and has lived in the UK for 10 years. He was suffering with depression due to being unemployed and he was struggling financially, finding it difficult to pay for his rent and bills. On top of this he was suffering with illness within his family. He felt like he couldn’t move forward or get anywhere so he was referred to PeoplePlus to join the Restart Scheme.

March 10, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

Today the Folkestone Restart team held a networking brunch with various organisations to introduce the Restart scheme and explore how we can facilitate collaborative working opportunities to provide joined up signposting and services in the area.

March 9, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

We have had lot's of security success at our Manchester centre recently. Here's Nigel's story...

March 8, 2022 Posted by: Helen

"Thanks to PeoplePlus I was successful in two of my interviews and I am now working in my first customer service job after 16 years." Join us in celebrating #NationalCareersWeek this week with an inspiring story from one of our Fair Start Scotland participants.

March 8, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

In aid of International Women's day female participants enjoyed pastries and tea whilst listening to guest speakers who covered a range of subjects from balancing motherhood with a career, working in a male dominated environment, getting the right work life balance and more. They also heard from the charity Threshold DAS who support victims of domestic violence locally. Participants were invited to hear what they had to say either online or in the Ammanfrod office in Wales.

March 1, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

When Wendy attended her initial appointment in November 2021, she was very down, she was still coming to terms with the loss of her partner, and she was struggling with her self-confidence. Over time, and with patience and commitment, she completed development sessions with the North East Restart team at PeoplePlus. Within the sessions Wendy’s caring and compassionate nature shone through, and she helped several other participants with tasks they were struggling to complete.

February 22, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read about Malcolm's journey here...

February 16, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

When Rosin was first referred to our Restart office in Cwmbran, she had massive confidence and anxiety issues. This resulted in her struggling with communicating well and completing interviews. Rosin was volunteering on a Tuesday with citizens advice, and she was also a home carer for her Nan on a Wednesday. Rosin also had concerns around balancing her social life and a full time job. Rosin had only ever worked in temporary jobs and had never had the luck of getting a full-time, permanent job since graduating in May 2019.

February 10, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read all about it here.

February 9, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read how Josh fulfilled his ambition of setting up his own security company after becoming unemployed.

February 4, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, visited the PeoplePlus Restart centre in Folkestone today.

February 1, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Hear all about how Nathan's hard work and commitment paid off whilst learning with PeoplePlus.