“Working here has made me more confident, and given me independence”

Realise Futures deliver a variety of employment programmes across Suffolk.

Our dedicated team of Employment Advisors help people learn new skills and find the right job for them, via a range of support activities.


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 Julie Sidney on 07568 128050 or speak to your Work Coach at the Job Centre.


Walk-in Advice & Guidance

If you have a Learning Disability and/or Autism, we can provide advice, guidance and information on:

  • Housing
  • Benefits
  • Money
  • Safety
  • Bills/Letters

Contact us to find out more: info@realisefutures.org

Sessions near you

All Walk-in Advice and Guidance services are currently being delivered face to face, but by appointment only.

Central/East Suffolk:

Contact:

Paula Cocksedge

paula.cocksedge@realisefutures.org

07738 704713

West/South Suffolk:

Contact:

Emma Croker

emma.croker@realisefutures.org

07738 704724 

North/East Suffolk

Contact:

Andrew Chilvers

andrew.chilvers@realisefutures.org

07860 268075


Peer Support – People Helping People

Do you have a learning disability and/or autism? Do you want to meet people in your local area?

Our dedicated team members support people with learning disabilities and/or Autism to set up social groups with like-minded people in their own communities. Participants share their experiences, interests and discuss their future ambitions. Information, Advice and Guidance is provided on topics ranging from budgeting to career and training opportunities.

We currently have groups running in Bury, Ipswich, Felixstowe, but are taking enquiries and bookings in all other areas.

Please contact the person listed below for your area before attending.

Through our Peer Support Groups, we help people to get together to:

Support each other

Realise Futures ​support people ​with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, to set up Peer Support across Suffolk.

Share your experiences

At the groups people ​share their experiences, ​talk about the things in life that matter to them and support each other.

Make new friendships

Being part of a Peer Support Group is a great way to make friends and become more confident!

Be more confident

People might start a group because they enjoy doing the same activity, for example, gardening, or music.

Get out and about

Sometimes groups might choose to go out on a trip, explore the local community, or use the meetings for something like training.

Central/East Suffolk
Paula Cocksedge: 07738 704713

West/South Suffolk
Emma Croker: 07738 704724

North/East Suffolk
Andrew Chilvers: 07860 268075


Norfolk Autism Adult Support Service