People's stories

  • Creating routine – Emma’s story

    Hear how the Restart Scheme supported Emma in building her confidence up to finding and sustaining employment.

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  • “Nothing to lose” – Kate’s story

    Hear how Kate overcame her worries around childcare and landed an ideal job to suit her and her family.

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  • Part of my community – Maryam’s story

    Hear how Maryam landed her ideal job in care, that helped her to settle into her new community.

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  • Believing in yourself – Trish’s story

    “Without the incredible support from Lara, I was very close to giving up on my dream of self-employment.”

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  • Returning to routine – Sarah’s story

    “Discussing my situation with someone who was encouraging and never judgmental, gave me the self-belief that I lacked before joining the Restart Scheme.”

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  • Working around childcare – Stephanie’s story

    “Being employed has made my life so much better. For the first time since having kids, I am now financially providing for them.”

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  • New computer skills – Michael’s story

    “I had been out of work for almost five months, and felt I wasn’t moving forward.”

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  • Time for change – Justin’s story

    Hear how the Restart Scheme supported Justin in his career change after 19 years in the retail sector.

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  • Self-employment journey – Uliana’s story

    “I have been able to work both professionally and privately in the same career path, whilst receiving ongoing support from the Restart Scheme.”

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  • A new challenge – Aftab’s story

    Hear how Aftab was able to continue his career in security, after a career gap left him feeling out of the loop.

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  • Finding my next steps – Dylan’s story

    “I’m very happy to be moving into employment and to not be on Universal Credit anymore.”

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  • Motivation to work – Sabrina’s story

    Hear how Sabrina landed her ideal job, built her confidence, and made new friends with the support of the Restart Scheme.

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