Workwell North West London
If you have a disability or a health condition and need support to start, stay or do well at work, WorkWell can offer:
- tailored one-to-one support from a qualified work and health coach
- support with CV writing, accessing job listings, writing your personal statement and prepping for interviews
- help with building your confidence
- (where appropriate) clinical support from mental health, diabetes and musculoskeletal specialists, as well employment relations expert to secure adaptations needed
- support back into meaningful employment through volunteering opportunities and practical skill development.
For more information, visit the WorkWell North West London website.
West London Works
West London Works is a free, voluntary service, which aims to support you if you have a physical and/or mental health condition and would like to find meaningful employment or stay in your current role. West London Works also provides ongoing in-work support with both new and existing roles.
To be eligible for the programme, you must be:
- over 18-years-old
- registered with a GP in Hillingdon.
To access the service, please speak directly with your health professional or email westlondonworks@shaw-trust.org.uk.
Please note: If you feel the service is not right for you, you can opt out at any time.
West London Alliance - Work and Health Programme (WHP)
The WHP is free and provides one-to-one employment support for up to 15 months to people who:
- have health conditions or disabilities
- have been unemployed for more than 2 years
- would benefit from early help to find employment because they may be at disadvantage in the labour market.
Some groups can get early access including:
- a person affected by the Benefit Cap
- member of a family where a child is at risk of becoming Looked After
- homeless people or those at risk of homelessness
- working age adults with a mental health condition known to secondary services
- working age adults with disabilities known to Social Services.
For more information, email Freya Valentine (WHP Integration Officer) at freya.valentine@shaw-trust.org.uk.
IPS into Work
The IPS into Work programme is aimed at residents with drug and/or alcohol issues, supporting individuals to gain paid and sustainable employment.
The service is open to unemployed individuals who:
- are over the age of 18
- live within one of the West London boroughs (including Hillingdon)
- looking for paid employment and are eligible to work in the UK
- have (or are experiencing) substance misuse issues.
For more information, visit the WDP website.