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.
'Employment Support Story' stories:
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A beacon of hope during the darkest of times
Heena* had sunk into a deep depression whilst trapped in an abusive relationship. She sought help via NHS Talking Therapies and was referred to Twining-Hestia for support to find work and regain her freedom and independence. She met Ghazala, her dedicat Read more
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Support to find a new career
Having worked in a corporate office environment for over 24 years, Sandip wanted a complete change of career and something that would mean he was more physical and working outside for more of his time. Lakhvinder supported Sandip with re-designing his CV Read more
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From burnout to balance - how support changed my path
Michal* was in a difficult place mentally and emotionally after losing his previous job due to redundancy. The combination of job loss and mounting stress left him feeling stuck and overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward. His Community Psychiatric Nurs Read more
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Believing in myself
Abdul* had experienced time in hospital receiving secondary mental health care, but when the time felt right, he was referred to Twining Enterprise. His CV was incredibly strong with years of experience and good qualifications, but he was looking for sup Read more
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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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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
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A refreshing and compassionate approach
After graduating, Andreea’s* mental health became more challenging as she navigated the employment market in the hope of finding a career that resonated with her passion. Each application became a reminder of her insecurities, and with each rejection, sh Read more
