The Work and Health Programme
The Work and Health Programme is a Welfare to Work programme commissioned by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). It is designed to improve employment outcomes for people with health conditions or disabilities.
This programme is co-financed by the European Social Fund.




Community Connections Essex
Community Connections Essex is a partnership of five organisations led by Papworth Trust. The project is supporting people with a disability, or long term health condition to move into work, training, or active job searching.
Through ‘Community Connections’ we are offering a personalised employment support service. With dedicated 1:1 support, our Advisors can help you to explore your options, gain new skills and take that next step towards a job or into training.
Restart Scheme
The Restart Scheme is a comprehensive support service for jobseekers with referrals being made by Work Coaches at Job Centre Plus. Realise Futures deliver the scheme in Ipswich and Mid-Suffolk. Together with one of our dedicated Employment Advisors we will make a plan that will help you achieve your goals and support you on your journey into employment.
For more information contact Melanie Hercus on 07738 704743 or speak to your Work Coach at the Job Centre.




Building Better Opportunities – Minding the Gap
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.
Realise Futures is part of ‘Minding the Gap’ a partnership of local organisations led by Community Action Suffolk.
We provide a range of free activities across Suffolk to support young people to gain confidence, experience and new skills to enter or prepare you for the world of work.
Essex Supported Employment Services
We are contracted by Essex County Council to deliver the Supported Employment Programme across Essex to adults with disabilities.
Referrals come to our Employment Services from social workers and are allocated to an Employment Advisor who will work with the customer to find suitable employment opportunities.
Support includes:
- Job searching
- Preparation for work
- Interview support
- Pre-employment work trials
- Support to secure voluntary placements
- Individual and/or group vocational training
- On-going in work support