People's stories
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From setback to success – John’s story
3 September 2025
"The Restart Scheme has been a real confidence booster for me, and the support of the whole team has meant a lot.”
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Building confidence – Sam’s story
28 August 2025
From limited experience to lasting employment - how Sam found his path with the Restart Scheme.
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Restarting with confidence - Jess’s story
11 August 2025
How personalised support helped Jess rebuild her confidence and return to work in a role that fits her family life.
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Rebuilding through knowledge – Dr Reyya’s story
21 July 2025
"Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and being able to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals is incredibly fulfilling."
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New foundations - Jamal’s story
15 July 2025
“Jamal’s hard work and persistence have finally paid off. With his English language skills significantly improved, his CSCS card in hand.”
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Long term goals - Paul’s story
4 July 2025
Paul remained open-minded in his job search, understanding the importance of being financially better off in the short term.
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Feeling accomplished – Wes’s story
6 June 2025
“Without their guidance, I would not feel as positive in myself and do not believe I would feel as accomplished.”
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Catering career – Steve’s story
21 May 2025
“Instead of being nervous about the prospect of an interview, I was actually looking forward to them.”
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First career in care – Lacey’s story
15 May 2025
“My confidence has improved since joining the Restart Scheme, and I would like to thank Lauren and the team for their help.”
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Starting my journey – Envers’s story
14 May 2025
“By identifying barriers and assessing my strengths and weaknesses, I’ve overcome obstacles and gained confidence in the process.”
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Support and success – Ahmed’s story
13 May 2025
Confidence built from ESOL classes led Ahmed to complete several other in-house courses, supporting his journey back into work.
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Career routes – Collin’s story
6 May 2025
"Collin set his sights on becoming a support worker - a role he felt perfectly matched his positive personality and calm temperament."
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