People's stories

  • Strength through support - Guy’s story

    12 June 2026

    Through personalised support and resilience-building with the Restart Scheme, Guy found confidence, and his path back into employment.

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  • Return to retail - Paula’s story

    11 June 2026

    With support from the Restart Scheme, Paula rebuilt her confidence and successfully returned to a role she loves in retail.

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  • Starting strong - Harry’s story

    8 June 2026

    Aged 19, with limited experience, Harry joined the Restart Scheme for support in securing secure the right opportunity.

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  • A brighter path - Daniel’s story

    2 June 2026

    Overcoming challenges with confidence and support, Daniel’s journey shows how the right guidance can lead to a brighter future.

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  • Next chapter - Chantelle’s story

    29 May 2026

    “When I first started 12 months ago, I was uncertain about my future, and I can’t believe how far I have come with the support of the Restart Scheme.”

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  • Finding confidence - Mhamod’s story

    25 May 2026

    Hear how Mhamod found his confidence through the support of the Restart Scheme on his journey into employment.

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  • Steps to success – Katrina’s story

    25 May 2026

    “Being part of a team and feeling needed has been important to me, now that my children are grown up. I feel really happy with my new life.”

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  • A new chapter - Norma’s story

    21 May 2026

    After redundancy knocked her confidence, Norma rebuilt her skills and secured a rewarding HR role with the support of the Restart Scheme.

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  • Rebuilding my career – Liovet’s story

    18 May 2026

    Hear, in her own words, how Liovet took the next step toward rebuilding her career after with support from the Restart Scheme.

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  • Finding direction – Andrew’s story

    14 May 2026

    From loss of routine to renewed purpose, hear how Andrew was supported every step of the way back into work by the Restart Scheme.

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  • First break - Jack’s story

    7 May 2026

    With limited work experience, Jack gained his first full-time role through Restart Scheme support and built the confidence to succeed.

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  • New direction - Wayne’s story

    4 May 2026

    With the right support, Wayne transformed years of self-employment into a new career, securing a role where his experience truly counts.

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