Thrive Into Work (mental health & disabilities programme)

source: Thrive into Work
published: 24 April 2022

A Thrive into Work (TiW) is a service that offers one-to-one support to anyone who experiences barriers to finding or keeping work because of their physical or mental health. This service is known as Individual Placement and Support.

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It offers a unique approach to employment support that empowers people living with health conditions to find suitable and satisfying work. Research suggests that being in regular work has positive effects on your health. If you have a health condition, being in work can help you to improve support networks and find ways to manage your health and wellbeing.

In 2018 the Public Service Reform (PSR) team at WMCA managed a trial to see how effective IPS was. This trial ended in October 2020. The results from the trial showed that more than 600 people in the West Midlands had been helped to find new job roles. Without the Thrive into Work service, many of these people would have been signed-off on long term sick leave. The service can help people regain confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose.

Note from Tippa Naphtali, Catalyst 4 Change's Services & Development Manager;

"Having had an extensive exploratory meeting with representatives of Thrive into Work (TiW), I was most impressed with their work ethics and success rate in securing employment for people with lived experience of mental health. We hope to develop a long-term relationship with the TiW team."

The service is open to self or agency referrals:
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