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.
WHP Pioneer
WHP Pioneer aims to support people through opening-up sustainable pathways to employment utilising key elements of a place and train model. The programme provides economically inactive participants with up to 15 months of support, developing aspirations and moving them into work quickly. It matches individuals to vacancies and delivers effective training and development pre- and post-employment.
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:
West/South Suffolk:
North/East Suffolk
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:
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
