Stories

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.

After suffering a stroke and a period of being homeless, Andy began seeing his life improve with the help of Peabody housing association.

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

“Some people are quite alone, and this is the only platform they have to get their voice heard.”

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

After Christine had a stroke she was told it was unlikely she would walk again. Read her story of recovery.

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.