People's stories

  • Business take off – Estelle’s story

    Estelle took advantage of the Restart Scheme self-employment support to build her own business, read more to hear how.

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  • Meeting new people – Daniel’s story

    Here's how we helped Daniel to find out more about new sectors and land his ideal job.

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  • Application boost – James’ story

    Hear how the Restart Scheme supported James after a lack of response from previous applications.

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  • Creating my future – Paul’s story

    "After a discussion with Catherine who is also 58, I realised my age wasn’t a barrier at all.”

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  • Not just another course – Adrian’s story

    “I found the Restart Scheme totally different; I believe the energy you get back is what you put in.”

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  • Financial Independence – Elaine’s story

    Read more to see how Elaine managed to turn her life around after just seven weeks with the Restart Scheme.

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  • Steps to success – Donna’s story

    “I was nervous to begin with, but those feelings were replaced with excitement to start my new job!”

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  • The right job for me - Susan’s story

    Hear how Susan landed her ideal job after taking time out to raise her family.

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  • Adapting to work – Marie’s story

    Hear how Marie achieved her goal of returning to work, while raising her family.

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  • New-found confidence - Jackie’s story

    “Working on myself and adding things to my CV began to lift my spirits and realise my potential.”

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  • Transition into work – Glenn’s story

    “I’ve started work full-time with the NHS and I’m loving my new role.”

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  • Coping with anxiety - Jamie’s story

    Hear how Jamie tackled his anxiety and landed a new job.

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