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38 The Link Magazine • September 2005
Off sick? Receiving benefits? Returning to work?
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For the last three years Swindon Jobcentre and Social Security Office have been running a joint project
helping customers who are thinking of returning to employment, get back to work. These customers are
either receiving Incapacity Benefit or Income Support as a result of sickness or disability.
One of the Specialist Incapacity Sue said one of her cus-
Advisers, Sue Greenhalgh, has tomers was taken on by a
been working on the project since local restau rant with help
it began and says that many cus- from a Job Broker. The
tomers are very surprised by the management team no-
amount of help available to enable ticed that he had a natu-
Lq amity Business_ them to return to work. ral flair and offered him
• All types of fencing installed One of the easiest ways to try the opportunity to be-
• Full patio/decking service work again after an absence is some- come a trainee manager. :
• Made to measure gates thing called Permitted Work. Sue said, "customers
• All pressure treated timbers After obtaining permission from 1 'ird/t
• Help advice on all fencing & landscape matters who have been out of
the Social Security Office, this work for a long time can Sue Grcenhalgh and Steve Warren
Free estimates on 01793 855800
scheme involves working up to 16 feel there is a stigma sur-
Unit 23 & 24 Oaklands Ind. Est. Braydon. Swindon
hours a week and earning up to rounding their disability and they If you feel you are ready to re-
£78 a week. This can be done ini- lack confidence when it comes to turn to work, call 01249 425882 to
tially for 26 weeks and for a further
CAR MEDIC 26 weeks with permission. Cus- re-entering the job market. set up an appointment with a spe-
"But they often do not realise
cialist adviser.
MOBILE VEHICLE DETAILING tomers keep their benefit as well that they have abilities, skills and Sue added, "even if you are not
as their wages. There are slightly experience that far outweigh their quite ready for a return to work,
Saving at least 60%
different rules regarding permit- disability or health condition. We why not give us a call anyway?
on body shop prices ted work for people on Income can offer customers help in pre- Early planning could be the key to
• Bumper repairs • Trim repairs Support. senting themselves in a more posi- your smooth return to work. This
Another scheme that helps is the tive light and are sometimes able service is purely voluntary and
• Scratches • Leather repairs
Job Broker programme. Job Bro- to negotiate with employers to ar- your travel expenses may be re-
Windscreen repairs
kers work closely with the Jobcen- range job interviews." funded."
Alloy wheel refurbish
tre and only deal with people who
We come to you, no need have a health problem. They can
to be without your vehicle help with writing CVs, interview Thanks from Smilemenders
For FREE estimate techniques, job search and give In June Swindon based charity Smilemenders delivered a refur-
general careers' guidance. Finan-
contact Fraser bished mobile dental surgery to the Ukraine, a trip which was
cial incentives and ongoing sup- reported in the July Link.
Mob: 07775 954 351 port may be available when cus- Richard & Linda Swift for Smilemenders would like to thank many
Tel: 01793 875468 tomers get back into work. organisations and individuals who assisted with the project. They
write: most importantly the vehicle was donated by Kennet & North
Wilts Primary Care Trust who owned the vehicle on behalf of Wiltshire
MOBILE CAR SERVICING IN REPAIRS Community Dental Service and we would particularly mention Clini-
cal Director Sarah Thomas and Business Manager Carol Evans who
,t Electronic tuning * Welding it Electrical work made a hugh effort to secure the vehicle for Smilemenders.
* MoTs arranged (no re-test fee) Some welding and respraying work was necessary and this was
For a reliable local service with over 25 years experience sponsored by Domino Pizza Swindon and carried out by Steve Hill.
(No VAT to pay) Arosa Signs of Wroughton helped with the signwriting including
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C rillic script. Glen-Pac of Cricklade provided much needed assistance
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 07867_556350
in securely packing the heavier items of equipment.
Soroptimist International Swindon Club provided 53 shoe boxes
filled with toys, clothes and toiletries for distribution to disadvantaged
patients in Cherkassy Childrens' Hospital.
E T1IIIT111 , They also gave funds to cover fuel and accommodation costs for the
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journey and funded some dental materials to be given to dentists in
Lvov, via the Soroptimist Clubs of Ukraine. These will help provide
care for children from the remote coal mining town of Sosnivka whose
teeth are badly stained and who have no access to dental care locally.
^ r Our most grateful thanks go to all who helped.
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