Connect to Work

Wiltshire Council approves £10.4m programme to help more residents into jobs

The programme aims to help residents with health conditions, disabilities or other complex barriers move into long-term work.

Connect to Work launches in Wales to provide tailored job support

Funding has been confirmed for 16 areas across England and Wales, including Mid Wales, North Wales and South West Wales.

Greater Essex Connect to Work programme mobilised with three new providers

The providers confirmed are Shaw Trust, Essex Cares Limited (ECL) and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT). 

Norfolk County Council launches Connect to Work scheme

The scheme will help those with disabilities and long-term health issues, building on previous Working Well Norfolk and local supported employment projects.

Connect to Work scheme to launch across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Devon County Council is leading the scheme in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.

Thousands in Cumbria set to benefit from new employment support programme

Inspira has been appointed to deliver the employment support programme across Cumbria, working with Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils through Enterprising Cumbria. 

Thousands with health conditions to get work support as advisers join GP surgeries – DWP

Over 40,000 more sick and disabled people are set to receive employment support following a £167.2m investment in the Connect to Work programme. 

Brighton & Hove and West Sussex councils secure funding to support people into work

Emma Daniel said: “Everyone deserves the chance to thrive in work, and I am really pleased to see that in-work support is provided as part of this programme."

Milton Keynes City Council introduces scheme to help residents find work

A specialist team will match people with employers based on their skills and needs to make sure the roles are suitable. 

Gloucestershire County Council launches Connect to Work scheme

Linda Cohen said: “By supporting those who face barriers to getting into or getting back to work we are fostering a more inclusive and supportive community."

Telford & Wrekin Council launches Connect to Work programme

The programme offers help with job searching, interviews, applications and curriculum vitaes (CVs). 

CIPD welcomes £338m investment in Connect to Work employment programme