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London Local Work and Health Programme Pioneer 

Programme | 03 October 2023

Local London Work and Health Programme Pioneer (WHP Pioneer) is a specialist employment programme for people across Walthamstow and Redbridge, who are not working or claiming benefits. Launched in September, WHP Pioneer is being delivered on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, alongside partner provider Maximus UK.

WHP Pioneer aims to support thousands more people by opening up sustainable pathways to employment using various support skills and training methods. WHP Pioneer is a welcome addition to the Work and Health Programme which launched in March 2018 and has already helped over thousands of people secure sustainable employment.

The service will cover job preparation activities, including work placements and taster sessions, confidence-building classes to support health and wellbeing, skills training and will lead to successful employment of self-employment.

Thomas Harley FIEP FRSA, CEO, Get Set UK, said “The Pioneer Programme is here to offer an enhanced support service to individuals not in work and not claiming any kind of benefit. These individuals face many barriers, including lack of confidence to start their journey towards work. Get Set UK is here to help them not only overcome these personal challenges, but to give them the tools to thrive in the workplace. Our teams have helped over 20,000 people back into work since we started, with many more to come”.

Nishma Shah, Head of Operations at Get Set UK, said “Supporting people is what our teams do every day. The new Work and Health Programme Pioneer support will help us create more sustainable opportunities for both individuals and employers across Walthamstow and Redbridge. Our doors are open for individuals looking for support back into the workplace and suitable training to unlock future career opportunities.”

For further information about Local London Work and Health Programme Pioneer, please contact us via www.getsetuk.co.uk/contact-us or call 0203 905 6833.

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