Stories and Case Studies

Simon, who is a train driver, fell into the government's shielding category at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown leading to his organisation putting him onto the furlough scheme. 

David, 56, had a twenty-year career as a high-profile trade union official. But after he left work to care for his partner in 2010, he’s struggled to get back into work.

Amir, who is in his early 50s, talks about his struggles with finding employment after spending the last four years applying for jobs.

After ill health, a marriage break-up and earning a degree from university, Mary has been liberally applying for jobs without much luck.

Qurab tells of her passion for the care industry after spending seven years caring for her daughter.

Valerie, 77, tells her story of retirement, driven by ill health and demands of work, which made it difficult to remain in employment.

Walter has a strong work ethic, but unfortunately diabetes has had a profound impact on his ability to work and to do the things he wants.

Michael, a retired civil servant, talks about his experience of transitioning into retirement.