Life Saving, Life Changing, Hope Giving – Thank you R came onto the project as inactive on ESA. She was referred through the Ingrid at Newquay job centre in May and was at a position to move forward with her life, but needed support with this. R already volunteered as a dog warden for the…

Issy shares her HWC Experience Issy wanted to share her recent experience on the Health Works Cornwall project with Nev. ‘I am very thankful towards CSW providing me with the resources to help me re-access education. During my childhood I experienced many adverse experiences which created barriers to my education, I left school and went…

HWC helps H to take the first step to a career she is passionate about “You’ve had such a positive influence on my life. I can’t thank you enough for your support and encouragement. Knowing you believe in me has boosted my confidence to no end. I feel I’m on track to achieving my goals,…

HWC equipped V with life skills to help her cope and she can breathe again When V was referred to the Health Works for Cornwall project, she was trying to manage several health conditions and life challenges that were preventing her from seeing a way forward. Anxiety, depression, stress, and a lack of confidence were…

Nev, HWC & The Mobile Library Neville Morrish, Health Works for Cornwall Career & Employability Adviser What a great experience!! I have lived in Cornwall now for over 9 years now, but I still felt like I was on a magical mystery tour. I visited towns and villages I had never been aware of and…

HWC supported Richard to take steps towards employment Richard had just finished college, when he came onto the programme. He had been referred to the project from a colleague and was keen to find employment, having done various employability courses. He lives near Newquay and ideally wanted to find more permanent work, rather than the…

Good Luck Charlotte Charlotte faced many challenges in returning to work, including several health conditions and managing her medication. With the support and understanding of her Change Coach, she received the guidance and practical advice she needed to move forward. With employability skills sessions, job search support, transport advice and the help of other partners,…

Aeris and her son back on track “When I first started with Health Works Cornwall, I wasn’t sure how they would be able to help, I had been introduced to them through a friend who was on the project and I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, I have a Special Needs son and…

HWC helps Angus gain qualifications and hopes for a brighter future Angus, a young carer who was disengaged from education with health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia has taken the first steps on his career journey. With the support of Health Works for Cornwall he has achieved English and Maths Functional skills and…

Building foundations with Marius Marius got the support he needed from Health Works Cornwall to move forward into employment in the construction industry following a period of unemployment.  This included Compulsory Basic Training to get his moped licence, being mobile was the key to finding a job as he lives in a rural area. When…

HWC helps Wayne achieved his dream of starting his own business Wayne has achieved his dream of starting his own valeting business thanks to his CSW Careers and Employability Adviser on Health Works for Cornwall.  Wayne was advised and supported to apply for the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme.  Wayne was made redundant a few years…

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…