Training

If you are returning to work or study after a period of ill-health then there are many options open to you and several issues to consider.

Work and study can have many advantages like achievement, company and friendship. They can boost your self esteem by giving you a sense of purpose and can also lead to further opportunities.

Training
Volunteering
Study
Starting a business

Training

You may want to return to work that you have done prior to your period of ill health. Alternatively you could see a return to work as an opportunity to change direction. Either way it is a good idea to find training or volunteering opportunity in whichever field you decide to get into.

Job Centre Plus has commissioned Disability Employment Advisers (DEAs) specifically to assist disabled people find training and employment opportunities.

The following links offer free information and advice on how to find training and work:

Volunteering

Volunteering is increasingly seen to be a really good 'bridge' into employment. It can provide you with the opportunity to discover whether the line of work is something you would really want to do, as well as providing you with useful skills and experiences that you can use in employment. Potential employers like to see voluntary work on CVs.

The following links may be useful to find volunteering opportunities:

Study

You can do part time or full time study at a college or university. There are many study opportunities for adults, including open access courses with no entry requirements.

It may be possible to retain benefits whilst you are studying. For more information on this please see our Study and Benefits pages.

The following organisations may also be useful:

Starting a business

If you have a business idea that you want to pursue or to work as self employed then Direct Gov or HMRC has a lot of useful information on this.

Job Centre Plus has extended the package of support to help you become self-employed or start up your own business. Find out more.

The following links are also good resources for support with starting up businesses:

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