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WorkFit Update, September 2024

WorkFit Update, September 2024

At our national office in Langdon Down Centre at the beginning of September, we had a positive meeting with Gillian Bird, our services director at DSA, our local MP, Munira Wilson, and one of our WorkFit candidates, Celia, to discuss DSA work and priorities, including...

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Inclusive employment by global brand H&M

Inclusive employment by global brand H&M

As a WorkFit Officer, I am often asked what type of employer is most likely to be inclusive and offer to WorkFit candidates. The answer is that there is no “type” and by being open minded, we ensure that we don’t limit approaching a variety of employers, as we could...

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WorkFit Update, August 2024

WorkFit Update, August 2024

James works with Royal Mail in Poole. He's been part of the team since April and enjoys his work. Late shift manager Steve and WorkFit support James: 'James is a valued team member, and his enthusiasm is a credit to him.             Ben’s...

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Ben’s life changing career with the support of WorkFit!

Ben’s life changing career with the support of WorkFit!

‘I heard about WorkFit and decided to get in touch and find out more.  Alison talked to Ben about what kind of job he wanted and his hobbies and interests. Soon after she told us about the possibility of an opportunity for Ben. He now has something that we never...

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WorkFit Update, July 2024

WorkFit Update, July 2024

Sarah and Roy, our WorkFit officers, attended the Green Leaders event last week at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bath, an initiative from Axiom Hospitality. The event gathered around 60 people from different hotel chains nationwide and featured various guest speakers....

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WorkFit Update, June 2024

WorkFit Update, June 2024

The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) is thrilled to announce on His Majesty the King’s Birthday Honours List that Carol Boys, Chief Executive,was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of services for special educational needs and...

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WorkFit Update, May 2024

WorkFit Update, May 2024

WorkFit Officer, Lydia was invited by Hilton to speak on a panel discussion at The Institute of Travel Management’s 2024 conference hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. WorkFit discussed with Hilton and Aurora Foxes how businesses in the travel industry...

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WorkFit Update April 2024

WorkFit Update April 2024

Since October 2023, Movianto has been proudly raising funds for the DSA, and we're thrilled to announce that their efforts have resulted in an impressive £3,149 raised through the sale of Stand Out Socks! We're also excited to share the news of Joshua's recent journey...

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WorkFit Update, March 2024

WorkFit Update, March 2024

WorkFit Manager Alison was pleased to be invited to the UK Hospitality Workforce and Skills event last month. Kay Harriman, HR Director at Hilton Worldwide, and Patricia Mahon, General Manager, Hilton Kensington, joined her on a panel discussion, where she talked...

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