People's stories
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A fresh start - Gary’s story
27 February 2026
From redundancy to a new career, Gary’s journey shows how personalised guidance and perseverance can transform a job search.
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Staying resilient - Thomas’s story
26 February 2026
Hear how Thomas built his confidence, identified his transferable skills and stayed motivated after early setbacks.
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Driven to success - Purdey’s story
26 February 2026
Hear how the Restart Scheme unlocked Purdey’s potential, giving her the confidence to land her first paid job.
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Balancing life and work – Benys’s story
25 February 2026
“I am so grateful for everything Angela has done. She has kept me on track and gave me the strength to keep looking for work.”
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Motivation is key - Maria’s story
24 February 2026
Maria’s year away from work only strengthened her determination to pursue a new opportunity in education.
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Rebuilding confidence - Ryan’s story
20 February 2026
Ryan gained confidence, developed key skills, and successfully returned to work with the support of the Restart Scheme.
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Journey to stability - Diego’s story
13 February 2026
“My situation was unsustainable, because my job was freelance, up and down all the time, I was looking for stability in my life, and I found it.”
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Careers around childcare - Ben’s story
28 January 2026
Find out how Ben found success in finding full-time work in a hybrid role that perfectly aligns with his career goals and childcare needs.
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Road to recovery – Andy’s story
27 January 2026
“The stability of work has helped him rebuild confidence, strengthen personal relationships, and regain his joy in everyday life.”
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Progression and success – Maria’s story
27 January 2026
“Maria’s hard work, persistence, and willingness to grow soon paid off, leading to a full-time job offer with the NHS.”
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Wellbeing first – Lyndsey’s story
23 January 2026
"Working with the Restart Scheme really paid off, thanks to their help, I did well in my interview and was offered the job!”
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A better future – Julie’s story
20 January 2026
"They helped tailor my CV to specific jobs and supported me with applications, emails and using technology, which was a big barrier for me.”
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