Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
'Career guidance' stories:
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Lakhvinder’s guidance empowered me to take control of my own path!
Ava* had reached a critical point in her life with some difficult personal challenges, when she was referred to Twining Enterprise for employment support. Ava started working with her dedicated Employment Advisor, Lakhvinder, who supported Ava to start t Read more
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Sanjay is only ever a phone call away
Grace* was keen to return to work after a period of depression and anxiety, but as an older member of the workforce, she had lost confidence in her skills and what she might be able to offer a new employer. Working closely with her dedicated Employment S Read more
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I wouldn't be where I am today without Shayna’s help!
Salma* had been feeling lost in her search for work; not sure what she wanted to do or if she’d ever find a job she loved. This all changed when she met her dedicated Twining Employment Specialist, Shayna. Shayna helped her to discover her strengths and Read more
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Twining got me back into employment
Iris* had suffered with psychosis but wanted to return to employment and was referred to Twining Enterprise by her NHS secondary mental health care team. Over a period of two and a half years Iris worked with two different Employment Specialists, both of Read more
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Sandra’s support made such a profound difference
MB* was referred to our West London Works employment support programme and matched with one of our Employment Specialists, Sandra. MB was delighted with the support she received and the “unwavering encouragement” she felt whilst working with Sandra to pe Read more
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Thank you Twining for providing this amazing free service
Frederick* was referred to Twining Enterprise at a time when his mental health was deteriorating after leaving a job that caused him significant stress. He started working with his dedicated Employment Specialist, Astrid, who provided support and encoura Read more
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A renewed sense of confidence
Remi* had been struggling with her mental health and the thought of job hunting, and all that entailed, felt overwhelming to her. Then she met Shivani, her dedicated Twining Employment Specialist, who helped to rebuild her self-esteem and confidence. Re Read more
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I am now employed!
Agnes* was referred to Twining Enterprise when she wanted to find work. She was paired with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Jenny, who works on our IPS Workwise employment support programme helping people with challenging mental illness across North Read more
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Peter supported me to explore different opportunities
Neesa* had been experiencing anxiety in her previous job and wanted to find a new role, to provide her with new experiences in a different industry and a better work-life balance. Her local NHS Mental Health team recommended Twining Enterprise and she wa Read more
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A personal story of my time with Twining Enterprise
Fatima* was referred to Twining Enterprise by her local Job Centre and met her dedicated Employment Specialist, Sonali. Sonali worked closely with Fatima to help restore her confidence and instil her internal belief in herself. Fatima was so pleased wit Read more
