by Lucy Grant | June 6th, 2019 | Somerset
We arrived to the smell of a crackling campfire, the sound of people chatting and birds tweeting, and with a sense of anticipation about what Young Wood had in store for us. Our recent Shadow Participant Board was held in Taunton at Neroche Woodlanders, and it didn’t...
by Lucy Grant | June 1st, 2019 | Blog, Somerset
Chris, 31 from Minehead, was introduced to his Change Coach, Beth, and from there was given access to help with his health and wellbeing and PC skills. “I’m a hard worker and love getting out on my bike. I have tried a few different jobs but never really got anywhere....
by Lucy Grant | May 31st, 2019 | Blog, Somerset
Hannah is 27 and from Minehead. She engaged with Positive People to improve her mental and physical health with the help of Jo, and to tidy up her CV with the help of Matt. “I have had eight years of intermittent health problems and last year I had a severe health dip...
by Lucy Grant | May 25th, 2019 | Somerset
Jordan, 18, from Somerset, was struggling to find employment as he didn’t have any qualifications or the funding to do extra training. “I am young and unqualified but would like to have a career in the construction industry. I am on universal credit, and do not have...
by Lucy Grant | May 21st, 2019 | Blog, Somerset
K’s aspirations are to gain sustainable housing and then become self-employed, buying and selling large batteries to ensure that their use is maximised. He is also be interested in becoming a support worker for people with learning difficulties. K was living in a van...
by Lee Pollard | May 20th, 2019 | Blog, Somerset
Jason had been working at a supermarket for 13 years when he was made redundant in August 2018. He was struggling with his job searching due to his digital skills and dyslexia and was also struggling to find work. At the end of January, Jason came to Positive People...
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