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Restart Scheme helps individual that was unemployed for 8 years find work
Llanelli | Katherine* joined the Restart Scheme after being unemployed for eight years. Living in a remote location with no driving licence resulted in access to public transport being limited and expensive. This meant that any jobs she saw advertised were usually ruled out as she could only get to places when the buses ran. Read more here.
Continued support from the Restart Scheme helps jobseeker stay in work
Kidderminster | When Anna* joined the Restart Scheme this year, she was quiet, timid, extremely nervous and anxious. She had a challenging personal life which made her lack any confidence. Read the full story here.
Restart Scheme helps COVID-19 shielding Participant overcome lack of confidence to get back into work
Birmingham | When the UK went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Anthony* lost his job. With a compromised immune system, Anthony was at a much higher risk from COVID-19 and was required to shield, meaning all interactions needed to be done remotely. Read more here.
Restart Scheme helps bereaved man find new purpose in life as a taxi driver
Kidderminster | Steven* had moved to a different area to be with the love of his life, who he used to date at school. They spent a wonderful 18 months together until she passed away suddenly. They had been living in rented accommodation and, as well as having to deal with the grief of losing his partner, he also had to move out of their shared home. Read more here.
