HWC adviser Nikki, discovers Chatty Bench Our Health Works Adviser, Nikki recently discovered the ‘chatty bench’ in Bude. In October 2020, Bude and Stratton Town Council were approached by a local resident with an idea to install ‘chatty benches’ around the area. The benches would serve as a place where people can go and sit and…
HWC supports Heather to take positive steps towards employment CSW Health works for Cornwall supported Heather to take positive steps towards employment. She faced eviction, had many health barriers and anxiety. With the help of her Change Coach Heather has gained qualifications, taken positive steps to improve her physical and mental health and been guided…
HWC helps Lorraine gain employment after 17 years CSW Health Works for Cornwall has supported Lorraine to overcome many barriers and find employment as a school cleaner, a role that fits well around her family commitments. Nikki her Change Coach helped Lorraine to understand the ”Better Off” calculation and how she would be financially better…
HWC motivates Sarah into taking action to improve her life Sarah started on the Health Works for Cornwall (HWC) project with CSW Group in March 2021, having been referred from her local job centre. Sarah has always worked up until the pandemic, and she took this opportunity to get her physical and mental health under…
Catherine’s productive journey gets her ready to move on in life Catherine joined the Health Works Cornwall project as a 17-year-old with a history of anxiety and isolation, following Covid lockdowns and a challenging childhood. Our change coach supported her to grow in confidence and take a step towards her long term goal of working…
Teacher Presentation on T-Levels During National Careers Week CSW Group are pleased to announce that we are offering a 30 minute virtual session which aims to raise awareness of T-Levels among teachers across Devon and Cornwall. These sessions are offered as part of the Department for Education funded Apprenticeship, Support and Knowledge Programme for Schools…
Finding THAT apprenticeship! When Mason* first met with his CSW Community Engagement Adviser Suzanne, he did not know what he wanted to do, he just knew that he wanted to start earning his own money. After they exchanged phone calls and texts for a few days, he met with Suzanne. Together they discussed various options…
Teacher CPD sessions during National Apprenticeship Week CSW Group are pleased to announce we are offering a series of 30 minute virtual sessions which aim to raise awareness of apprenticeships among teachers across Devon and Cornwall. These sessions are offered as part of the Department for Education funded Apprenticeship, Support and Knowledge Programme for Schools…
Health Works for Cornwall has helped Nigel re-start his education and improve his possible future outcomes Please note this story contains sensitive information which some readers may find upsetting. Nigel has given full consent for us to share his story. Nigel joined the Health Works for Cornwall (HWC) project in May 2021 when he was…
Writing a winning application form Written by David Roe, Partnership & Delivery Manager I’ve been a manager with CSW Group since 2014 and have been involved in a number of recruitment drives over the years. During this time, I’ve read a lot of application forms and wanted to give some advice on how to complete…