Paddy
, participant video
Paddy is 43 and currently claiming universal credit. At the time of joining the Towards Work programme Paddy was homeless (due to large rent arrears he had been evicted) and relied on family to support him, usually sofa-surfing. With the support from his Work Coach Paddy applied for supported housing, he was advised he would... View Article
Leanne
, participant video
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Jo
, participant
I came to Derby from a troubled relationship and loss of my family 5 years ago. Originally from Nottingham I didn’t know anyone or have family, I was on my own for the first time in my life it was either going to make or break me. I was on income based jobseekers and actively... View Article
Yasmin
, participant
Before joining the programme, I was a self-employed makeup artist for almost 5 years. I was doing really well in my field and established a great reputation within derby city/west midlands winning a BEX live best makeup specialist 2017 award. I worked extremely hard to get to that stage. As a single parent it was... View Article
Hannah
, participant
Hannah was referred by her Job Advisor to the Towards Work programme in October 2017. Hannah is a single parent and was looking at getting back into work as her daughter was starting school and was interested in retraining as a Teaching Assistant. Hannah was volunteering at this time (whilst completing her level 2... View Article
Tom
, participant
One thousand and nine days ago, I woke up in cold sweats, paranoid, wondering how and when I’m going to get my fix. This morning I woke up and got ready to leave my flat for a new day at work. I rode my bike under the morning sun, listening to music and preparing myself... View Article