Candidates’ stories

WorkFit Update: February 2024

WorkFit Update: February 2024

This month Ranil Jayawardena MP popped into H&M Basingstoke to visit Tanzie, who works at the store. Tanzie said: 'I love my job at H&M. It was good to meet my MP Ranil to tell him about the work I do. I liked being on the till and talking to him.' Tanzie was...

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WorkFit Update: January 2024

WorkFit Update: January 2024

Six of our WorkFit candidates are now working in the House of Commons in various roles. Amy (pictured) and James, two of our WorkFit candidates who have started new roles in UK Parliament, have recently been featured on the Radio 4 World Tonight team. You can listen...

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WorkFit Update: December 2023

WorkFit Update: December 2023

Minister for Disabled People, Work & Health, Tom Pursglove MP, visited two WorkFit candidates, Alex and Ese, in their jobs at two London employer sites: Savills and Cord, accompanied by WorkFit Manager Alison Thwaite and DSA Policy Manager Chris Rees to talk about...

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WorkFit Update: November 2023

WorkFit Update: November 2023

We are thrilled to announce the success of the WorkFit team and our partner employer, GXO, at the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) Awards 2023. The BASE awards are an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work that takes place across the Supported...

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Rory’s exciting role at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Rory’s exciting role at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary

WorkFit Candidate Rory has increased his confidence and customer service skills through a paid role at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, with the support of WorkFit.  Rory's journey Rory has a keen interest in wildlife, and as a scuba diver, a passion for sea dwelling...

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Joshua’s varied role at Big Yellow

Joshua’s varied role at Big Yellow

WorkFit Candidate Joshua has enhanced his skills through a paid work experience placement at Big Yellow Self Storage, with the support of WorkFit. The Down’s Syndrome Association’s WorkFit employment programme has been working with the Big Yellow Self Storage company...

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Joshua’s Journey with Marshall Fleet Solutions

Joshua’s Journey with Marshall Fleet Solutions

WorkFit Candidate Joshua found successful employment at Marshall Fleet Solutions in Tamworth, with the support of WorkFit. Joshua started his WorkFit journey in February 2022, after hearing about other people finding jobs through WorkFit. Joshua had finished college...

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