September 29, 2026 Posted by: Charlotte

Ffion, who is 24 years old and from Carmarthen in Wales, needed some support to find employment. Ffion has a Neurological condition, and she was worried that this may be a barrier. The opportunity to apply for a job as a Library Assistant for Cerebra came up alongside an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration with PeoplePlus. Ffion didn’t know much about apprenticeships, but she thought she “may as well give it a go” and PeoplePlus supported her to apply.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Helen

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Charlotte

Recently, a lady was passing our premises in Port Talbot and called in to ask if we could point her in the right direct to the centre of town where she could get some support with preparing for job interviews. This lady had no affiliation with us, but explained to us that both her and her husband ran their own business prior to COVID which they lost during the pandemic and so they have decided to source separate employment. She had been sourcing employment online that she felt suited her qualities and skills and had been asked to attend a job interview however, the lady explained that being in her 50’s and not having been to any job interview for over 35 years, that she needed support.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Charlotte

Nicholas joined PeoplePlus Scotland at the beginning of 2022, He initially had plans to start up his own IT business but was struggling mentally and financially. He was looking for support to help him back into work as he needed to start saving up money for his future career goals.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Jenna

Hear Paul Hugill, MBE talk with us about his approach to recruiting in a socially responsible way.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Jenna

PeoplePlus will be delivering the 'Mid-Life MOT' service in the North East from 15th May.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Charlotte

Developed over recent weeks, learners at HMP Dumfries have launched Threads of Us - a collection of creative work displayed at an exhibition - bringing together work shaped by individual ideas, experiences and perspectives. As one of the pieces in the exhibition puts it: “Like threads in a pattern, each person brings their own ideas and experiences. When we work together, those threads create something stronger.” That idea sits at the centre of the exhibition.

September 29, 2026 Posted by: Emma

From a Poetry Pharmacy to a shared jigsaw, library and education teams spent a week in September showing learners how reading can support their health and wellbeing.