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ORGANISATION ABAPSTAS (Assn of Blind & Partially-sighted Teachers & Students)
CONTACT
ADDRESS BM Box 6727,,,, London, England WC1N 3XX
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice and support for blind and partially sighted teachers and students. Careers advice, workshops. Job-seeking skills days. Access to work and support to teachers losing their sight.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Action for Blind People
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Promotes the independence of people with visual impairment and provides leisure activities. Offers education and social activities and training in the use of I.T. (SRB scheme)
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Action into Work
CONTACT Tony Giller
ADDRESS Central Office, 14-16 Verney Road,,, London, England SE16 3DZ
TELEPHONE 0207 635 4800
DESCRIPTION Action has schemes which through direct employment and/or training in employability skills and capacity building and support links with employers aim to secure and retain employment for visually impaired people and people with other disabilities.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Various
 
ORGANISATION Acton Café Social Firm
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England W5 2BY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A café acting as a social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED Acton
 
ORGANISATION Additional learning support for students on mainstream courses
CONTACT
ADDRESS 25 Paddington Green,,,, London, England W2 1NB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment of learning support needs and implementation of programme. Work preparation as part of course of study. Work schemes if appropriate part of course.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Adult Programme
CONTACT
ADDRESS Stratford Campus, Welfare Rd,,, London, England E15 4HT
TELEPHONE 020 8257 4000
DESCRIPTION Programme of courses aimed at students whose course cannot be funded via the Further Education Funding Council because they do not lead to a recognised qualification. Courses take place in both segregated and inclusive environments.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (Harlesden)
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England HA9 9AD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Drop-in. Informal counselling. Advocacy and support. Vocational training with input from College pf North West London and BACES (Brent Adult and Community Education Service)
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S6(Counselling); S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Harlesden
 
ORGANISATION Albert Road Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Albert Road caters for people with more severe disabilities. It has a small garden project and is developing a sensory garden (input from E . Berkshire College).
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Arts Council Apprenticeship Scheme
CONTACT Deborah Burnett
ADDRESS Education and Employment Department, 14 Great Peter Street,,, London, England SW1P 3NQ
TELEPHONE 020 7973 6821
DESCRIPTION Aims to promote the employment of disabled people within the arts, to support arts organisations in becoming effective employers of disabled people. To disseminate information and advice on best practice in employment of disabled people within the arts.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED All local authorities within England
 
ORGANISATION Asian People with Disabilities - Central Middlesex Hospital
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, Middlesex, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day services with various activities. Informal Job Club. Courses on confidence building and assertiveness. Offer many languages. Information/Support with Independent Living Allowance.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Brent and neighbouring boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Asian People with Disabilities Alliance
CONTACT Mr Michael Jeewa
ADDRESS The Refectory, Central Middlesex Hospital,, Acton Lane, London, England NW10 7NS
TELEPHONE 0208 961 6773
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching, employer, information network, community resource centre, rehab centre/project, work placement. Services include: Supported employment, employer, support group, work placement, info. network etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Barnet College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Part time vocational programs. Entry Level, community link, life skills New Deal. Range of vocational and academic courses. Discrete provision for those with severe learning disability. Outreach and community provision
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Barnet Health Authority
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Occupational Health Service Counseling, Work Place Assessments, Job Training. Work Experience for a period of up to 6 weeks. Job vacancies widely advertised in specific journals for posts ideal for people with disabilities.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Barnet QEST
CONTACT Samantha Clogg/Janette Cumlin
ADDRESS 11 Watford Way,,, Hendon, London, England NW4 3JL
TELEPHONE 0208 203 6135
DESCRIPTION Activities incl: Various work placements, work preparation training, vocational guidance and counselling, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, vocational training, work placement, supported employment
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Battersea SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day services for people with learning disabilities. Offers: Education, Training to work, Supported employment.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Beacon Services, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supporting mental health service users to access employment opportunities. Beacon Services recognise the key role of work in effecting rehabilitation and reducing relapse for mental health service users. Have accordingly developed a number of schemes.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Bede Café Training Project
CONTACT Verity Mihai
ADDRESS Abbeyfield Road,,,, London, England SE16 2JW
TELEPHONE 0207 630 1288
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training. Services include: Vocational training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED L.B. Southwark
 
ORGANISATION Bexley Centre for the Unemployed
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A voluntary sector service that provides welfare and benefits advice, free courses and counselling. Employment training, education, careers advice and self-development. The premises have no wheelchair access.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Bexley Twofold
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Prepares adults with a moderate to severe learning disability for mainstream employment, places them into work and provides long term support throughout their employment. Deals with benefit enquiries, transport problems etc.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION BHB Work Skills
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England EC2P 2EJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION To offer ongoing support to people with severe and enduring mental illness through work related activities until they are ready to move onto some form of employment or vocation. Services include The Millennium, Enterprise Unit and Wellgate Farm.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Birthday Bakers and Caterers
CONTACT Andrew Hudson
ADDRESS 217 Harrow Road,,,, London, England W2 5XQ
TELEPHONE 0207 286 5253
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Sandwich/catering. Services include: Rehabilitation centre/project.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Bishop Creighton House
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England W6 9JU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Local Voluntary community organisation, undertakes some employment support activity such as: Community Café (on site) provides employment training and work experience for up to 15 people with learning disability per year. Plus other services.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); S27(Community enterprise); S31(Voluntary work); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Blackfriars Settlement Work Centre
CONTACT Grace Semakula
ADDRESS 44 Nelson Square,,,, London, England SE1 0RB
TELEPHONE 020 7928 9521
DESCRIPTION Products/service include: Handicrafts, packaging/assembly, screen printing, wood products, computers, administrative work. Tasks are clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Primarily Lambeth and Southwark + London Boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Blakes and Link Employment.
CONTACT Mark Neville
ADDRESS 677a Fulham Road,,,, London, England SW6 5PZ
TELEPHONE 020 7371 7338
DESCRIPTION Blakes & Link Employment's remit is to find paid (as opposed to 'sheltered') employment, voluntary work; work experience and training for disadvantaged people.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S28(Open, paid employment); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Primarily residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
 
ORGANISATION Blind in Business
CONTACT Ester Smitheram
ADDRESS Wingate Annexe, St Alphage House,,, London, England EC2Y 5DA
TELEPHONE 0207 588 1885
DESCRIPTION Help visually impaired individuals to improve their employment skills whilst at the same time support employers in their recruitment of blind and partially sighted people. Support can be provided for clients at interview and in employment.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Breakin' Ground
CONTACT
ADDRESS 200 Chargeable Lane,,, Plaistow, London, England E13 8DW
TELEPHONE 020 7476 8066
DESCRIPTION Offers accredited training in horticultural skills within commercial environments and contract gardening services for local communities. The team currently holds commercial contracts with housing associations, health trusts, offices and local residents.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Newham
 
ORGANISATION BreakinGround
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Nationally recognised vocational qualification training in horticulture. Pre-work training and skills Gardening and grounds maintenance work experience, Travel training and travel allowance, Support to access employment and training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brember Centre & Vaughan Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers vocational support to learning disabled users. The Brember Centre is divided into 5 operating units, 2 of which provides vocational support to learning disabled users.The Vaughan Centre offers: Numeracy/Money, Information Technology, Literacy
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Wide range of courses at sites across Brent and some outreach. OCR National Skills Profile in Basic skills, Communication, IT, Work Skills, Personal Skills - do not need to be able to read and write. Café project in conjunction with Day Options project.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent Advocacy Concerns (BAC)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION One to one advocacy, matching client with most suitable volunteer advocate. 40 volunteer advocates - provides opportunities for volunteering. Training for volunteers. Facilitates two self-advocacy groups for people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent MencapEmployment Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment. Interview skills and cv's. Job searching (paid employment, work experience, voluntary work). Liaising with employers. Job coaching. Follow-up support. Travel training. Benefits advice.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Brent QEST
CONTACT Jan Lemmon
ADDRESS 449 Willesden High Road,,, Brent, London, England NW10 2JJ
TELEPHONE 020 8459 9020
DESCRIPTION Aims to provide advice, support and assistance in helping people with mental health problems back into work training or education.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Brent
 
ORGANISATION Brent User Group (BUG)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION User led group campaigning for the rights of people with mental health problems. Information, advocacy and support. In-house training courses. Opportunities for volunteering in organisation.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION British Airways Community Learning Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The centre provides a range of learning opportunities for local schools and community organisations.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Burntwood SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offer people with disabilities the opportunity to experience work, develop skills, confidence, greater independence and ultimately enter the work place.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION C&C QEST
CONTACT
ADDRESS Leytonstone,,, Chingford, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE 0181 534 4292
DESCRIPTION Run for local people who have suffered from mental health issues and are trying to re-access education, training or employment. The job club gives individual support to those applying for jobs or researching training/education options.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Cabot
CONTACT Norman Duncan
ADDRESS 41 Battle Bridge Road,,, Kings Cross, London, England NW1 2TJ
TELEPHONE 0207 833 0570
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, rehab centre/project, vocational guidance and counselling, training for trainers. Services include: Adult training centre, vocational guidance and counselling, rehab centre/project, vocational training.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Café 311
CONTACT
ADDRESS Enfield, London, England EN1 3XA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Café acting as a social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Café Eat
CONTACT
ADDRESS 3 Roslin Road,, Acton, London, England W3 8DH
TELEPHONE 020 8752 1907
DESCRIPTION Offer recognised qualifications in catering e.g. NVQs, practical skills, additional training, opportunities to set up a social firm, support into future areas of employment by providing direct work experience.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camberwell Rehabilitation Association Ltd
CONTACT Judith Masters
ADDRESS 15A Oglander Road,,, Peckham, London, England SE15 4EQ
TELEPHONE 020 7635 8201
DESCRIPTION Products/Services: Engineering; electronics. Tasks undertaken: Assembly, machine operating, machine soldering, light engineering.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED London boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Camden Society
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Train people with learning disabilities in all aspects of catering and supporting people into employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camden Society - Access to Employment Agency
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides employment preparation, placement and support. Has applied for preferred provider status for New Deal for 25+ and for Employment Preparation contract with DfEE.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Camden Society - Citizens Jack’s Café (CJ’s)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION CJ’s is a high street café providing vocational training in catering.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Care Management
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment of needs, care plan, service provision, review of needs, liaison with other agencies.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Central London Advice Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Derry House, Penfold Street,,, London, England NW8 8HJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers advice and advocacy, Welfare rights/ correct benefits advice, Education with links to employment and training opportunities, Flexible working arrangements; job support.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ceramic Project
CONTACT Bert McAlpin
ADDRESS Waltham Forest, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation model using assessment, time limited training, regular evaluation and support in moving on.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CfBT
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice and guidance, on further and higher education, employment and training. Specialist careers advisors provide support to parents of young people with disabilities, including guidance on suitable training options and applications for further educatio
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CHANGE
CONTACT Viv Fox
ADDRESS 1st Floor, 69-85 Old Street,,, London, England EC1V 9HY
TELEPHONE 020 7490 2668
DESCRIPTION Communication facilities for individuals with sensory and learning disability issues.
SERVICES S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Changing Faces
CONTACT Cathy Wheatley
ADDRESS 1&2 Junction Mews,,, Paddington, London, England W2 1PN
TELEPHONE 0207 706 4232
DESCRIPTION Activities/services include: Funding/training consultancy, support group.
SERVICES S6(Counselling);
AREA COVERED National
 
ORGANISATION Chingford Skills Development Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Waltham Forest, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assess, provide ongoing sheltered employment and support for training, education and finding work, plus Day Care.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Choices 4 All
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Pre-vocational training, travel training, training in team working, work ethic etc. Work experience.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CHSL Therapy Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION May be involved as part of a rehabilitation programme by going into a person’s work place to identify needs and requirements.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION City and Docklands Gardening
CONTACT Andrew Edwards
ADDRESS 1a Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick,,, London, England E9 5LG
TELEPHONE 020 89868008
DESCRIPTION This project aims to provide employment for people from excluded groups such as people with learning difficulties and people with mental health issues. City and Docklands offers training in horticultural skills within commercial environments.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham and surrounds.
 
ORGANISATION Cityfix (CX) and the Cleaning Hit Squad (CHS).
CONTACT Lee Smith
ADDRESS 153 Hammersmith Road,,,, London, England W12 0QL
TELEPHONE 020 8741 0661
DESCRIPTION Create voluntary work and training opportunities for people unemployed due to mental ill health at a reduced rate for local vulnerable people. Projects are increasingly working together.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Clamphill Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training for horticulture employment. Supported placement service for people who have any form of disability. People try different types of jobs, before going into open employment. On-going support is provided for clients & companies.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Clear-a head
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Wide range of job preparation courses including accredited training/work experience
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION CMSS Skills Development Centre & CHASE
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Skills development, education and training. On-the job training by Jobcoach (CHASE). Work Experience Placements (CHASE). Assistance with job applications and finding jobs (CHASE). Post-placement support to employees (CHASE)
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION College of North West London
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 24 learning support assistants and communication support workers for people with hearing impairments. Foundation course - key skills and vocational course, including work experience. Many other courses.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION College Park School Work Experience
CONTACT
ADDRESS Garway Road,,,, London, England W2 4PH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers work preparation and work schemes.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION College Support Network
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supports Rehabilitation and Continuing Care clients who are the most seriously disabled by their mental health problems to access courses in local colleges. Advice, education and support.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Action Team
CONTACT Prue Nielsen
ADDRESS 2 Beatrice Place,,,, London, England W8 5LP
TELEPHONE 020 7937 7295
DESCRIPTION Employment training, work preparation and basic skills training. Supported Employment services.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community College Support Centre
CONTACT Mike Spence
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Part time vocational courses
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Education Lewisham
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has three Disability Co-ordinators for Physical / sensory, learning disabilities and mental health issues and provides discreet courses that are aimed at disabled students and those with mental health problems.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Learning and Leisure Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England W6 9JU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Community Learning & Leisure Service (CLLS) provides opportunities for adults to access educational and sports activities in the daytime and evening.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Community Services Inc
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work based training for adults. IT and retail. ESOL. Job search room.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Computer Centre for People with Disabilities
CONTACT David Laycock MBE
ADDRESS University of Westminster, 73 Great Portland Street,,, London, England W1N 5AL
TELEPHONE 020 7911 5000
DESCRIPTION Training and job ready skills for unemployed disabled people. Supported employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Corporate Personnel Disability Employment Development Scheme
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Register of disabled people who are seeking employment with the Council. Appropriate jobs brought to their attention, details of vacancies circulated; support to recruitment process opportunities for work experience; assistance provided in recruitment.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Council Regeneration Department
CONTACT
ADDRESS Islington, London, England N1 2UD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Manages a number of projects funded through the European Social fund and Single Regeneration Budget aimed at providing education, training and employment support to residents.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Crawford & Company Healthcare Management
CONTACT
ADDRESS Trinity Court, 42 Trinity Square,,, London, England EC3N 4TH
TELEPHONE 020 7265 0611
DESCRIPTION We are an international company working in the private sector with a network of vocational and medical specialists, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED National
 
ORGANISATION Day Options Development
CONTACT Veronica Demes
ADDRESS Stonebridge Day Centre, Twybridge Way,,, London, England NW1 0ST
TELEPHONE 020 8838 4130
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Aids for disabled people, ceramics, furniture, horticulture, handicrafts. Tasks are clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within own town.
 
ORGANISATION Day Services and Employment Co-ordinator
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment; advice, career, education and training planning; financial and practical support; work experience and paid employment opportunities.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Deaf Umbrella
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bromley, London, England BR1 3UH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides communication support to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people within the education system and work place.
SERVICES S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Dengate Resource Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides information technology course, Internet access. Has low vision therapy surgeries, benefits advice, provides community rehabilitation courses for visual impaired and deaf-blind, mobility orientation training.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Department of Employment
CONTACT Indira Allen
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work preparation courses, work based training.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Developing volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Westminster Volunteer Bureau, 8 Spring Street,,, London, England W2 3RA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Confidence building. Support in volunteering and placements. Support when applying/ attending interview for voluntary work/ placements; and in following weeks/ months. Job support (by volunteers); job coach.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Disability Resource Centre
CONTACT Margaret Elias
ADDRESS Waltham Forest, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Trainee posts for disabled people to fill: receptionist, admin, WP operator, personal care assistants, driver. Contract for 11 months. Training provided and support into permanent jobs.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Disability to employment training
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Computer skills training leading to qualifications, including confidence building, assertiveness training and job search skills. Also advice on seeking employment, in particular other training available.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Disability Training in Ealing Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Ealing, London, England W5 2BY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Project offering training for disabled people.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England RM10 7BN
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides a range of services including employment training, work placements, vocational courses, careers guidance, IT training and more.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Dorton Training
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work preparation training. Engineering training (for those at RLSB). NVQs 1 and 2 in IT and Administration
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ealing Employment Support
CONTACT Roy Dove
ADDRESS 3 Roslin Road,,, Acton, London, England W3 8DH
TELEPHONE 0208 993 1543
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Business administration training, metalwork, horticulture training, sandwich/catering, office services, supported employment/job coaching, horticulture training, catering training. Services include: Sheltered workshop, work placement
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION East London and City Mental Health Trust (Newham locality)
CONTACT
ADDRESS St. Clements Hospital, 2a Bow Rd,,, London, England E3 4LL
TELEPHONE 020 8880 6296
DESCRIPTION ? Community rehabilitation. Day opportunities, Community Mental Health Teams, Pre-vocational support, OT assessments, Social skills development.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S29(Work rehabilitation); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Eat2 Café
CONTACT
ADDRESS Weavers Field School, Kelsey Street,,, London, England E2 6HO
TELEPHONE 020 7613 3694
DESCRIPTION Offers people with disabilities or disadvantages a high standard of training and work experience in food preparation, food hygiene, customer service, and health and safety. Training programme enables people to gain NVQ certificates.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
 
ORGANISATION Economic Development Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has been highly successful in developing new schemes and partnerships and attracting external funding. To date the employment and training services have helped more than 1200 people into work and 200 people to gain qualifications. 7.9% disabled.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION EDAS Employment
CONTACT Penelope Ledger
ADDRESS c/o Blue River, 1 Barry Parade,, Peckham Rye, London, England SE22 0JA
TELEPHONE 020 8693 5947
DESCRIPTION Runs a craft business which provides paid employment. Provides a service to outside businesses such as gardening, document shredding.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Southwark
 
ORGANISATION Education
CONTACT Geraldine Bishop
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Hillingdon independent living programme for learning disabilities, vocational and non-vocational courses, Hillingdon B.I.G. service for developing computer, office independent skills for younger physically disabled and sensory disabled.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Education Advice and Guidance Service
CONTACT Gill Bennet
ADDRESS Sutton, London, England SM1 1EA
TELEPHONE 020 8770 6919
DESCRIPTION Free service for adults looking for vocational, educational or training guidance. Appointments or Drop-In for an impartial, in-depth interview.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Education and Training: Back To Work Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Vocational education for planning to return to work.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ellingham Employment Services
CONTACT Mr Chris Bailey
ADDRESS Unit 5, Alpha Business Centre, 60 South Grove, Walthamstow, London, England E17 7NX
TELEPHONE 020 8519 5234
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembling, IT self development, work experience, job coaching, supported employment etc. Tasks include: Light manual, assembly, work programmes, supported placement scheme, access to work.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED East and North London, districts and boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Ellingham Employment Services Ltd. (Head Office)
CONTACT
ADDRESS 5-11 Ellingham Rd,,, Leytonstone, London, England E15 2AU
TELEPHONE 020 8519 5234
DESCRIPTION Seven people with learning difficulties from Newham are funded by Social Services to attend a sheltered workshop employment project based in Waltham Forest.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S34(Work preparation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment and Training
CONTACT Tony Pilkington
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Additional support to estate based training and community activities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment and Training
CONTACT Isobel King
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Refurbishment of derelict shops on the Glebe estate to provide local training and health promotion.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment and Training
CONTACT Noeline Ambrose
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Various training courses on Cranford estate.
SERVICES S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Development Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work-based training and learning for adults. Scheme aims to give training and work experience over a maximum period of 52 weeks. Trainee receives their usual benefits plus Ł10 and some assistance with fares.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England EC3N 1NT
TELEPHONE 020 7481 2727
DESCRIPTION Services include Job match, general advice and support to employers in employing people with disabilities and retaining them, major provider to the ES for work preparation and supported employment. Also provide job ready programme.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS 74 Great Portland Street,,,, London, England W1W 7NJ
TELEPHONE 020 7580 7545
DESCRIPTION Services include job match, general advice and support to employers in employing people with disabilities and retaining them, major provider to the ES for work preparation and supported employment. Also provide job ready programme.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Project
CONTACT Evadne Headley
ADDRESS Station House, 73c Stapleton Hall Road,,, London, England N4 3QF
TELEPHONE 0208 340 2474
DESCRIPTION Aims to reintegrate clients back into mainstream employment, identify suitable work and volunteer placements, good practice in the workplace.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Employment Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides job profiling to identify the individual needs of people with a learning disability, job coaching and support through a job club and the Cherry Tree Café catering service.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S27(Community enterprise); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment, Learning and Skills Service
CONTACT Jane Owen
ADDRESS 19-23 Featherstone Street,,,, London, England EC1Y 8SL
TELEPHONE 020 7296 8268
DESCRIPTION If deaf or hard of hearing and having difficulty in finding a job, support into training and job placements as well as employment. Often help with confidence building, CVs and interview technique.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment, Learning and Skills Service
CONTACT Steven Franks
ADDRESS City Literary Institute, Centre for Deaf Studies, Keeley House,, Keeley Street, London, England WC2B 4BA
TELEPHONE 020 7404 3441
DESCRIPTION If deaf or hard of hearing and having difficulty in finding a job, support into training and job placements as well as employment. Often help with confidence building, CVs and interview technique.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Enfield Society Job Club
CONTACT
ADDRESS Enfield, London, England EN1 3XA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides a job club, job match service.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Equal Opportunities for all
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The project is providing a range of vocational training options, sheltered workshops and basic skills training all of which will be employment based and customised both to the needs of the beneficiary and the employer.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION ESF Pathways To Work & Inclusion
CONTACT Charlotte Meyer
ADDRESS Lambeth Pathway, 5 The Pavement,, Clapham Common, London, England SW4 0HY
TELEPHONE 020 7498 2883
DESCRIPTION Aims to work with people with learning difficulties to find work experience, paid work, voluntary work, training, work preparation, college courses and confidence building as well as community access/inclusion.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Lambeth, Kingston, Harrow, Bromley, Haringey etc.
 
ORGANISATION Essex Mental Health Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS St. Peter's Centre, Reardon Street,,, London, England E1W 2QH
TELEPHONE 01255 474707
DESCRIPTION A work and rehabilitation project providing opportunities for people suffering from severe mental health illness and who are ready to return to work. The aim of this project is to move people towards open employment and is individually tailored to users
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED North East Essex
 
ORGANISATION Estates Skills Partnership
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The partnership recognises that linkages with employers and newly trained unemployed individuals needs to be established and that traditional employment agencies do not always work to effectively to meet the needs of individuals and employers.
SERVICES S19(Employment agency);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Etcetera Studios and Gallery
CONTACT
ADDRESS 73 Lower Clapton Road,, Hackney, London, England E5 0NP
TELEPHONE 020 8986 7536
DESCRIPTION A work training programme in high quality art reproduction including sculpture for sale through the Etcetera Gallery and at exhibitions in the UK and abroad.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION European Training and Enterprise Division - College of North West London
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION New Deal, 18-25 and 25+. Work based training for young people and adults - adults Corgi Gas qualification only. Modern apprenticeships. Lifeskills course.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION F.A.I.T.H Plant Centre
CONTACT Carol Wright
ADDRESS Wolves Lane,,, Wood Green, London, England N22 8LE
TELEPHONE 0208 888 5306
DESCRIPTION The plant centre was created through the partnership between The John Groom’s Association for people with disabilities and Haringey Council.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Family Welfare Association
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Enable and encourage people who are able and interested to enter work and to provide services which will achieve this aim.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Fast Track
CONTACT Wendy Le Messurier
ADDRESS 6 Market Road,,, Islington, London, England N7 9PW
TELEPHONE 020 7619 7299
DESCRIPTION Products/services and tasks vary with client's abilities. Provides one year employment with SCOPE including two secondments to partner organisations. Employment is salaried.
SERVICES S28(Open, paid employment);
AREA COVERED Within the UK.
 
ORGANISATION First Line Supported Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Support to access paid work, One to one job support, Work placements, Work tasters, Work preparation - group and individual support, CV and interview skills, Support and advice to employers.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION First Rung
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England EN1 3XA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Business, direct care, retail, IT, warehousing
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Enfield
 
ORGANISATION Flexicare, Westminster Association for Mental Health
CONTACT
ADDRESS 526 Harrow Road,,,, London, England W9 3QF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Can help clients access appropriate classes, as well as providing informal teaching. Can escort clients to, encourage and empower them to attend, work projects (e.g. BB, PP)
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION From Dependency 2 Work (D2W)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The scheme will work mainly with young people and young adults (aged 14-25) who have offended and entered the criminal justice system. Facilitates access to employment, training and education opportunities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST - Berkshire
CONTACT
ADDRESS 32-34 Hare Street,,, Woolwich, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 020 8855 7386
DESCRIPTION Projects for people disadvantaged by severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities and drug and alcohol misuse recovery problems who have been denied access to work.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST - Bexley
CONTACT Dave Lewis
ADDRESS Erith,, Bexley, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 01322 339988
DESCRIPTION Provides work experience and other opportunities for people with learning disabilities or challenging behaviour.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S42(Other);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST Employment Agency
CONTACT Antoni
ADDRESS 32-34 Hare Street,,, Woolwich, London, England SE18 6LZ
TELEPHONE 0181 855 1783
DESCRIPTION Assists people who have been unemployed through illness to achieve their goal of permanent employment.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Gates
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers a work preparation course, IT skills Training, career & educational guidance, a voluntary work placement programme & basic education classes for people with mental health problems.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION General Welfare Of The Blind - GWB Products
CONTACT Mr W McCream
ADDRESS 37-55 Ashburton Grove,,,, London, England N7 7DW
TELEPHONE 020 7609 0206
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging and assembly. Tasks are: Clerical/office, light manual and assembly. Produce toiletry and household products. And a small factory in London makes beds and divans.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Nationwide-referred throughout different boroughs.
 
ORGANISATION Goldsmith’s College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has a Disabled Student Support Co-ordinator. Students can increasingly study at home, use the Internet & E Mail, Specialised equipment, Support Tutors and adaptations can be accessed through Disabled Student Funding.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Graduate Support Scheme
CONTACT Vanessa Davis
ADDRESS 123 Minories,,,, London, England EC3N 1NT
TELEPHONE 0207 553 0002
DESCRIPTION Graduate support scheme. Have put together a comprehensive portfolio of assistance which deals not only with pre-recruitment guidance but also with industry specific work placements.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED National
 
ORGANISATION Green Pepper café
CONTACT Jane Doherty
ADDRESS 118 Philip Lane,,, Tottenham, London, England N15 4JL
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Green Pepper café has been operating for 3 ˝ years. The aim is to use the café as a transition from day services to employment. The objective is to train users in catering skills, how to deal with the public and work in a shop environment.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Greenhill Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS 464 High St North,,,, London, England E12 6QN
TELEPHONE 020 8478 7604
DESCRIPTION Horticultural Project: Developing skills in gardening + undertakes outside contract work. Information Technology: The centre has links with Newham Community College and provides a wide range of courses with accessible equipment. A number of other service
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Greenwich Community College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Additional support - signers classroom assistants, enabling technology, etc - to enable people to attend integrated training and education. Learning support for people with basic skill deficit. Dyslexia support.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Greenwich Local Labour and Business - GLLaB
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Recruitment and training service matching people to new local job opportunities. Advice, guidance and skills assessment to all local residents on the register, both employed and unemployed. Arranges and procures places on local training.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Greenwich Mencap - Riverwood Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Supporting people to be part of an emerging social firm involved in reclamation, design and marketing of driftwood and harbour timbers from the Thames.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hackney Recruitment Partnership
CONTACT
ADDRESS London Borough of Hackney, Adult Community Services, Unit D2, 3 Bradbury Street,, London, England N16 8JN
TELEPHONE 020 7241 5588
DESCRIPTION Offers supported employment for people with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION HAFAD - (Hammersmith & Fulham Action for Disability)
CONTACT Dave W. Morris
ADDRESS Greswell Centre, Greswell Street,,, London, England SW6 6XP
TELEPHONE 020 7610 9666
DESCRIPTION HAFAD provides a disability employment project, and current activity for people with learning disability. includes 5 people undertaking NVQ ‘workright’ skills training; 5 volunteers on HAFAD’s youth scheme and others.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hammersmith and Fulham Action for Disability
CONTACT Caroline Denley
ADDRESS Beaufort House, 49 Lillie Road,,, London, England SW6 1UD
TELEPHONE 0207 386 0565
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching, community resource centre. Services include: Work placement, community resource centre, vocational guidance and counselling, information network.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Harrington Scheme
CONTACT Michelle Basant
ADDRESS 55A Cholmeley Park,,, Highgate, London, England N6 5EH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Harrington Scheme’s mission statement is to provide young people who have special needs with life experience and vocational training that will enable them to lead full lives and to participate in and contribute to the community and economy.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Harrow and Hillingdon Trust
CONTACT Joan Veysey
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work skills assessment, referrals onto specialist agencies, liaison with employers, cognitive and perceptual abilities development rehabilitation programmes, back pain rehabilitation, assessment of needs including mobility, equipment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Harrow College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Various courses for disabled adults e.g. Access Course on Nursing and Health Careers, Teaching, I.T., Law, Business etc.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Havering Association for Disabled People
CONTACT Mary Capon
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Range of IT courses, also assertiveness training, capacity building, stress management, opportunities for volunteering, project management, committee skills, sign language, first aid
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Havering College Further Education courses
CONTACT Jo Rigby
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Wide range of full time post school education and training, most of which are ASDAN accredited. All have a vocational focus. Support provided by the Student Support unit. People with any level of needs can be supported
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Head to Head
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in basic skills
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Healing Garden Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hilligdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice and carrying out practical garden adaptations, horticultural therapy, offering a one off restoration of gardens, delivering garden supplies, providing the opportunity to overcome isolation by meeting and networking with other keen gardeners.
SERVICES S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Health Care Assistants (Case Management Team)
CONTACT Mr Godfried Attaflia
ADDRESS 55-57 Lenin Road,,, Streatham, London, England SW16 6JZ
TELEPHONE 020 8243 2600
DESCRIPTION Aims to offer opportunity for individuals who have had personal experience of mental health problems to work with clients who have severe and enduring mental health problems to improve employment, social functioning and offer practical support.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness);
AREA COVERED Lambeth
 
ORGANISATION Heritage Care
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION One to one job support, Cleaning and grounds maintenance employment opportunities, Travel training and travel allowance, Gardening and grounds maintenance training.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hill House SEC
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offer people with disabilities the opportunity to experience work, develop skills, confidence, greater independence and ultimately enter the work place.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hillingdon Hospital
CONTACT Joan Veysey
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work skills assessment, referrals onto specialist agencies, liaison with employers, cognitive and perceptual abilities development rehabilitation programmes, back pain rehabilitation, assessment of needs including mobility, equipment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hillingdon PCT
CONTACT Joan Veysey
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work skills assessment, referrals onto specialist agencies, liaison with employers, cognitive and perceptual abilities development rehabilitation programmes, back pain rehabilitation, assessment of needs including mobility, equipment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Horizon House
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bromley, London, England BR1 3UH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work focused rehabilitation for adults who suffer from the disabling effects of mental illness through its Transitional Employment Programme.
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Hori-Zones
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides training opportunities in life skills & preparation for employment. It is anticipated that this service will be of benefit to people with changeable disabilities and health conditions that are unable to regularly attend work/college.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Huddleston Centre Employment Liason Project
CONTACT Sue Pascall
ADDRESS 30 Powell Road,,, Hackney, London, England E5 8DJ
TELEPHONE 0208 985 2644
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various work placements, information network, vocational guidance and counselling, supported employment, job coaching. Services include: Supported employment, information network, work placement, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Ideas (Independent Disabilities Employment Advisory Service Ltd)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Unit 5D11 Juniper House, Seager Bldngs, Brookmill Road, Deptford, London, England SE8 4HR
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Run work preparation sessions (interview, disability awareness). Work placements arranged in a ‘real’ work setting. Help with job search, filling out application forms etc. Can arrange support in workplace
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Increasing Access to Work Pilot Programme
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides training and information and additional staff input to CMHTs, links with other services. Supports placement of individuals: open employment, work experience, sheltered and voluntary work, education.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Intermedia (Council project)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England W6 9JU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers careers advice and guidance in the media and specific training - microteaching, web design, content provision, runners programme. Web design and content provision from accessible premises.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION INUF - Independent Newham User Forum (mental health)
CONTACT
ADDRESS 157 Wakefield St,,,, London, England E6 1LG
TELEPHONE 020 8503 5121
DESCRIPTION Information and opportunities for people to have a voice, Increase confidence, Opportunities for voluntary work, Access to IT.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Islington MIND / Employment Project
CONTACT Ann Thomas
ADDRESS 8 Manor Gardens,,, Islington, London, England N7 6LA
TELEPHONE 0208 272 6797
DESCRIPTION Aims to assist people with mental health problems into work, training, education and voluntary work through support and continued contact.
SERVICES S31(Voluntary work); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jacksons Café
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work training scheme, students attend on a part-time basis
SERVICES S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jewish Care Employment Projects
CONTACT Jonathan Beder
ADDRESS M.S.C.C, Limes Avenue,, Golders Green, London, England NW11 9DJ
TELEPHONE 020 8922 2155
DESCRIPTION Services are horticulture and catering. Tasks include: Clerical/office, retail and IT training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Club - Link Place
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides advice and support in finding employment through a drop-in job club at Link Place developed as part of the Welfare to Work initiative.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Job related training is provided to people. The project has achieved success in enabling 15 people to move into employment. The target population is supported by a support worker.
SERVICES S15(Job training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Preparation Courses
CONTACT Lorraine Baxter
ADDRESS Sutton, London, England SM1 1EA
TELEPHONE 020 8296 4181
DESCRIPTION These courses vary in length (8 - 12 weeks) and can include social skills and employment and training issues.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Search for People with Learning Disabilities Project.
CONTACT Margaret Brister
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work placements for local people with learning disabilities.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Job Shop
CONTACT
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION One to one support, promotions of skills and abilities of disabled people among employers, monitoring of existing work placements, referrals to other agencies, information to employers about job shop service.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Jobs- Made to Measure
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Placement and support within the hospital for clients who cannot work in offsite programmes. Functional Rehabilitation.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Kingston Association of Disabled People
CONTACT
ADDRESS Kingston, London, England KT1 1EU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Recently offered an 8 week training programme to members seeking employment. Staff engage in a comprehensive induction programme which looks at meeting the access of disabled staff. A library of employment opportunities for disabled people.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION L.A.M. Catering
CONTACT
ADDRESS 336 Brixton Road,,,, London, England SW9 7AA
TELEPHONE 020 7648 0028
DESCRIPTION Lambeth's first trading social firm and has been established since 1997. It runs a restaurant called "The Pantry" and operated external and internal catering contracts. It is currently looking to expand with the development of Café Nova in SE1.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth (NHS) Trust - Mental Rehab Team
CONTACT Mark Bertram
ADDRESS 108 Landor Road,,, Stockwell, London, England SW9 9NT
TELEPHONE 0207 346 5400/5629
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Rehab centre/project, industrial cleaning service, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening, vocational guidance and counselling. Services include: Rehab centre/project, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth Accord - Social Firm Initiative
CONTACT Ali Kemp
ADDRESS 336 Brixton Road,,, Brixton, London, England SW9 7AA
TELEPHONE 0207 274 2299
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Catering training, information network, vocational guidance and counselling, sandwich/catering, work preparation training. Services include: Social firm/enterprise, vocational training, community business/enterprise etc
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth Community Therapy Team, Community Health South London
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work site assessments, pre-vocational assessments, interviews with employers/employees, modifying work sites, introducing or modifying equipment, providing skill training. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION As an employer, LSLHA works with other agencies to encourage people with disabilities and support needs into employment in the health sector.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION LBB Physical Disabilities social work/Occupational Therapy and Sensory Impairment
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Social Work support. Rehabilitation training for visually impaired people. Equipment and adaptations. Awareness raising. Information and advice. Link up with DEA. LBB Job Adverts, Interview guarantee.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S5(Information and advice); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lee Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Works with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems living in the borough of Lewisham. The service facilitates work opportunities for people in a supportive environment. This includes catering, picture framing etc.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Leonard Cheshire Foundation Randall Close
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Promote the independence of people with physical disabilities and offer social and leisure activities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lewisham College of Further Education
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides support tutors, specialised equipment and adaptations to enable disabled students to access any of the courses available.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lewisham University Hospital
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers occupational therapy & counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lifestyles Employment
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has set up an advice line for disabled people seeking employment with the local authority. Provide onsite training and support carried out by experienced job coaches.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Lifetime Careers - Brent and Harrow
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 1.4 W.T.E. Special Careers Advisers in Brent. Liaise with special schools, attending reviews etc. and liaise with families. Group work at college, on occupational training options. Individual help with applications.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Limited Editions
CONTACT Dawn Gluck
ADDRESS c/o Kevin Tunnard, 80 Holloway Road,,, London, England N7 8JG
TELEPHONE 01273 571373
DESCRIPTION Limited Editions is a 20 place work scheme in Brighton providing a stimulating work and or education training environment for people with enduring mental health problems.Providing real work opportunities in an interesting/ stimulating work/training env
SERVICES S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Brighton and Hove areas.
 
ORGANISATION Local Employment and Education Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Trust has vacancies for people with support needs and works with other local organisations to provide training and support. Managers and local organisations are offered support by an Employment Development Officer.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION London Borough of Brent - Day Options Development
CONTACT Mr K Nyero
ADDRESS Stonebridge Day Centre, Teybridge Way,,, London, England NW10 0ST
TELEPHONE 020 8962 0531
DESCRIPTION Products include wood products and furniture (kitchen units)
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION London Borough Of Haringey Supported Workshop
CONTACT Graham Hall
ADDRESS 251 Lordship Lane,,, Tottenham, London, England N17 6AA
TELEPHONE 020 8808 0022
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Wood products, picture framing, packing and assembly. Tasks include clerical/office and light manual.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION London Borough of Newham - Adult and Community Education
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers non vocational and basic skills courses for approximately 4000 students. During 2000, some courses have been sited at Greenhill centre ensuring a totally accessible venue for the disabled
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION London Borough of Newham - Corporate Human Resources
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Corporate Human Resources section runs a New Deal for young people. The scheme aims to increase the number of young people working for the Council.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION London Borough of Newham - Corporate Human Resources. Work experience
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A work experience programme has been developed in conjunction with First Line. This will be extended during 2001 to provide work experience placements across council departments
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION London Open Door
CONTACT Julie Khan
ADDRESS Tabard House, 116 Southwark Street,,, London, England SE1 0TA
TELEPHONE 0207 928 5511
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Business administration training, vocational guidance and counselling, various training courses work preparation training. Services include: Vocational training, work placements, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION London South Bank Careers - GRETA - Greenwich Employment and Training Advice
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Careers information, guidance & advice to unemployed adults. Some training on CV, job search etc. Focus on disadvantaged people including women returners.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION LSL Health Action Zone (HAZ)
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Has identified and is developing a partnership project with Connexions and SLAM to develop employment opportunities for socially excluded young people including those with disabilities.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Manic Depression Fellowship
CONTACT Mike Calver
ADDRESS Castle Works, 21 George's Road,,, London, England SE1 6ES
TELEPHONE 0208 793 2600
DESCRIPTION Vocational explorations and career guidance; mediation and employment consultancy services; 24 hour legal advice line.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping);
AREA COVERED UK-wide
 
ORGANISATION Many Hands
CONTACT Christine Starnets
ADDRESS 10 Ackham Road,,,, London, England W10 5QZ
TELEPHONE 020 8560 6777
DESCRIPTION Services include: Word Processing and packaging/assembly.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea only.
 
ORGANISATION Melville Court
CONTACT
ADDRESS Havering, London, England RM1 3BD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Day service providing work based activities such as contract work, packing, collating etc.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mencap Pathways
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Assessment action planning, planning and pre vocational, job coaching work awareness. Work experience, regular reviews and monitoring. Flexible service that responds to the needs of the individual, whilst maintaining and sustaining support etc.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S13(Pre-vocational training); S20(Work placement); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mencap's JobMatch
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bromley, London, England BR1 3UH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers full support and advice to job seekers, and works closely with local employers to ease people's transition into paid employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health
CONTACT Ann Lloyd
ADDRESS London Borough of Newham Social Services, Broadway House, 322 High Street, Stratford, London, England E15 1AJ
TELEPHONE 020 8430 4961
DESCRIPTION Day opportunities services are creating an Employment and Training worker post that will support people to access employment and training and make links to relevant agencies..
SERVICES
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health Services
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Are jointly commissioned and provided by South London and Maudesley Trust and Social Care and Health and are placing an increasingly greater emphasis on employment for its rehabilitative value,
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mental Health Welfare Benefits Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Marylebone Road,,,, London, England NW1 5PT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice on rights and responsibilities and on access to relevant services. Welfare rights advice; advocacy; debt advice. Also offer support in the workplace.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION MHETI
CONTACT Bill Slade
ADDRESS Clarendon Centre, Clarendon Road,, Haringey, London, England N8 0DJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION MHETI works with the expressed aspirations of users rather than their problems. Their aim is to use the notion and reality of the market as a strong factor in social inclusion to boost self-esteem and confidence of clients.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Mind in Croydon
CONTACT Mike Hart
ADDRESS Enterprise House, 18 Westow Street,, Upper Norwood, London, England SE19 7SE
TELEPHONE 0208 771 5950
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Furniture/bed manufacturing, sandwich/catering, shop/retail outlet. Service includes a social firm.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mind in Tower Hamlets/"A Chance to Work"
CONTACT Dave Roberts
ADDRESS 125 Polar High Street,,,, London, England E14 0AE
TELEPHONE 0207 987 4452
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Picture framing, shop/retail outlet. Services include: Supported employment, sheltered employment, sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mosaic Clubhouse
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lambeth, London, England SW2 1RW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Clubhouse is psycho-social model of rehabilitation designed to create an environment within which individuals experiencing mental health problems can be helped to achieve or regain the skills necessary to lead a productive and satisfying life.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S23(Club house); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Mount Vernon Hospital
CONTACT Joan Veysey
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work skills assessment, referrals onto specialist agencies, liaison with employers, cognitive and perceptual abilities development rehabilitation programmes, back pain rehabilitation, assessment of needs including mobility, equipment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Multimedia Profiling
CONTACT
ADDRESS 32 Woodfield Road,,,, London, England W9 2BE
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Multimedia; drama; DJ’ing. Offer work preparation.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION name not given
CONTACT
ADDRESS Finsbury Park,,, Islington, London, England N1 2UD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A scheme in the Finsbury Park Single Regeneration area currently offers support to people with mental health needs, in finding employment.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Chapter House, 18-20 Crucifix Lane,,, London, England SE1 3JW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION National programme which provides an information service for young people and adults with disabilities on education, training and employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION National League of the Blind and Disabled
CONTACT Joe Mann
ADDRESS 2 Tenderton Road,,,, London, England N17 8BE
TELEPHONE 0208 808 6030
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Supported employment/job coaching. Service include: Work placement, supported employment, supported placement scheme, sheltered employment, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION National Schizophrenia Fellowship
CONTACT Martin Chapman
ADDRESS 30 Tabernacle Street,,,, London, England EC2A 4DD
TELEPHONE 0207 330 9100/1
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, laundry service, graphic design service, pottery, crafts etc. Services include: Support group, vocational training, information network, sheltered workshop, sheltered employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Neasden Resource Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION HA funded Day Centre for people with learning and other disabilities - tries to set up work on therapeutic earnings at Centre for people who are able .
SERVICES S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Network Arts
CONTACT
ADDRESS Lewisham, London, England SE6 4RU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides a service that enables mental health users with long term support needs the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
SERVICES S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION New Millennium Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Various rehabilitation activities, including arts and crafts, cookery, dress-making. College of NW London starting to run taster courses and courses with qualifications
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION NEWCO
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bridge Rd Depot, Abbey Lane,,, London, England E15 3LX
TELEPHONE 020 8534 1497
DESCRIPTION A supported factory at which 50% of workers are supported employees with a wide range of impairments. There are 3 factories making PVC windows and doors, kitchen units and a bespoke joinery mill.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham Asian Deaf Women’s Association
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Information, advice, advocacy and relay interpreting to Asian Deaf women, Links with Access to Work for equipment re communication, Monthly support group, Information and advice re other training organisations, Deaf awareness training for employers.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S4(Financial support); S5(Information and advice); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham Community Health Team for people with learning disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS Community Mental Health Rehab Centre, Shrewsbury Rd,,, London, England E7 8QU
TELEPHONE 020 8586 5077
DESCRIPTION Functional assessments, social skills assessment & development, developing work skills through the use of activity including hobbies groups, cooking groups, time skills training. Intensive support during placement difficulties. Etc
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham People First
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Self advocacy groups for people with learning difficulties. Speaking up group on Employment and training. Work experience and volunteer opportunities at office base.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Newham Training Network
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training for members of voluntary sector organisations in Newham
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION NewVic
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Newham Sixth Form College, plus some courses for adult learners. Mainly full time and some part-time courses.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION North East London Disability Service Team
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 3 Disability Employment Advisers, One to one support in the workplace, Equipment and adaptations, Work based learning and work trials, Cash subsidy, Employment assessment and vocational profiling, Job search and interview skills, Work preparation etc.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S4(Financial support); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION North East London Mental Health Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Through its occupational therapy/rehabilitation service provides work skills training and a garden project for people with a mental health problem.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION North Kensington Video Drama Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS 1 Thorpe Close,,,, London, England W10 5XL
TELEPHONE 020 8964 2641
DESCRIPTION Job preparation, media training together with job search/placement and employment support.
SERVICES S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S39(Mentoring);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Norwood Ravenswood
CONTACT
ADDRESS Harrow, Middlesex, London, England HA1 2UJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training in catering and hospitality. Work based training and day opportunities for learning disabled people providing pre-vocational & vocational training in catering.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Oakfield Centre
CONTACT Sam Smyth
ADDRESS Oakfield Road,,, Penge, London, England SE20 8QA
TELEPHONE 020 8778 9413
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Art and crafts, horticulture, packaging/assembling, basic skills, literacy and numeracy, accredited edu. Prog., life skills training etc. Tasks include: Clerical/office, light manual.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Bromley. Some out of Borough placements.
 
ORGANISATION Occupational Therapy services
CONTACT
ADDRESS St. Clements Hospital, 2a Bow Rd,,, London, England E3 4LL
TELEPHONE 020 8880 6296
DESCRIPTION General OT support and community rehabilitation, OT assessments can help with assessments re work skills and capacity, Social skills development, Liaison with employers, Small work project prepares clients for catering project.
SERVICES S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION 'Open Doors'
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION 'Open Doors' project providing training for people with a learning disability.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Options Public Sector
CONTACT Sing Siong Teoh
ADDRESS Holdsworth House, 65-73 Staines Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, London, England TW3 3HW
TELEPHONE 020 8577 7079
DESCRIPTION Options Public Sector is a specialist arm of the Options Employment Group, a commercial company with a commitment to best practice, Best Value and community goals. Its principal business is as an employment agency.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S19(Employment agency);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Outset
CONTACT Adam Posner
ADDRESS 82c Oakfield Road,,, Finsbury Park, London, England N4 4LB
TELEPHONE 0208 347 5446
DESCRIPTION Programmes include: Employment services rehabilitation, work preparation schemes, training and enterprise councils, adult training programmes.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Outset
CONTACT
ADDRESS Milton House, 240 Broadway, Bexley Heath, Kent, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE 020 8304 4196
DESCRIPTION To increase employment and work placement opportunities for people who have experienced disability. Empowerment, support, training and advocacy for individuals. Support in employment.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Oxleas NHS Trust - Hilltops
CONTACT
ADDRESS Greenwich, London, England SE18 6PW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Gardening project, semi-commercial.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Paddington Integration Project (PIP)
CONTACT
ADDRESS 404-406 Edgware Road,,,, London, England W2 1ED
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Offers work experience placements for 12 weeks, normally for 1/2 day to 1 day a week (e.g. shop assistant, gardening, catering, office work). Placements closely monitored/ reviewed. Runs work preparation course, equipping students with work skills.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Park Crescent Centre Industrial Therapy Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS Bexley, London, England DA6 7LB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Packing and Assembly in a health service environment
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Park Royal Partnership
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Aim to get local residents into employment on Park Royal Industrial Estate. Recruit for specific jobs and train according to need, e.g. computer training, confidence building.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Barbara Sawyer
ADDRESS Selby Centre, Selby Road,,, London, England E17 4DG
TELEPHONE 020 8808 7454
DESCRIPTION To enable people with learning disabilities or other disabilities to find and retain employment.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); S32(Therapeutic work); S38(Natural support); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS 404 Camden Road,,,, London, England N7 0SJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A supported employment agency. Provides a service to help people secure full or part time employment. Aim is to offer flexible support to employers and employees, both in terms of job search and once clients start employment.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT David Williams
ADDRESS 5 The Pavement, Clapham Common,,, London, England SW4 0HY
TELEPHONE 0207 498 2883
DESCRIPTION To provide a full integrated supported employment service for adults with a learning disability resident in Lambeth who wish to access the world of work.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Lambeth
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Barbara Sawyer
ADDRESS Selby Centre, Selby Road,, Tottenham, London, England N17 8JN
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION To develop employment opportunities for people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities. To develop work placements for people with disabilities without loss of benefits
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Physical Disability Outreach
CONTACT
ADDRESS Marylebone Road,,,, London, England NW1 5PT
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Advice on rights and responsibilities and on access to relevant services. Welfare rights advice; advocacy; debt advice. Also offer support in the workplace.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Picture Framing Workshop
CONTACT Bert McAlpin
ADDRESS Waltham Forest, London, England E17 4JF
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation model using assessment, time limited training, regular evaluation and support in moving on. Individual programmes of development and training, Individual records of achievement, movement to use of others, e.g. AE.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S15(Job training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Piper House
CONTACT Michael Downey
ADDRESS 2b St Marks Road,,,, London, England W11 1RQ
TELEPHONE 020 7229 7623
DESCRIPTION Basic Skills, Job Preparation, IT training together with Job Search/placement facilities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Piracal
CONTACT
ADDRESS Brent, London, England HA9 9HD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Piloting call centre operators course over 14 months - aiming for 40% DP. IT.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pond Road Employment Project
CONTACT Carlen Finn
ADDRESS 60a Pond Road,,, Stratford, London, England E15 3BE
TELEPHONE 0208 221 0518
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Sandwich/catering, gardening service, supported employment/job coaching. Services include: Supported employment, sheltered workshop.
SERVICES S35(Workshop); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pond Road Sheltered Workshop
CONTACT
ADDRESS Newham, London, England E6 2RP
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Sheltered workshop, Pre-work training and support, Sheltered work such as packaging contracts, Skills training and experience in catering, gardening, woodwork, Literacy and numeracy.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S15(Job training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Popcorn in the Park
CONTACT Richard Landes
ADDRESS Haringey, London, England N22 8LE
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A community vegan café in the Grove, Alexandra Park. Joint initiative with the Actual Workshop in the Grove. Provides meaningful training/day service for people with severe learning disabilities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED London Borough of Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Portugal Prints
CONTACT
ADDRESS Parish House, Portugal Street,,, London, England WC2 2HB
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Tutors also mental health professionals; pick up quickly on any distress. Creative writing; computer literacy. Aldwych Enterprises has grown from Portugal Prints, a print workshop.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Positive Action Traineeships - Arts Officer Posts
CONTACT Kate Harland
ADDRESS 2 Pear Tree Court,,,, London, England EC1R 0DS
TELEPHONE 020 7608 6164
DESCRIPTION Opportunities for people from under-represented groups to experience working as an Arts Officer providing recruitment training, insight into working and work experience.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster);
AREA COVERED All London Boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Powerhouse 2000
CONTACT Brian Adams
ADDRESS Unit B007 Trident Business Centre, 89 Bickersteth Road,, Tooting, London, England SW17 9SH
TELEPHONE 020 8355 3402
DESCRIPTION A very wide range of property maintenance services. Powerhouse 2000 brings together tradesmen with a wealth of experience in a wide range of property management services. Our success has been built on genuine customer care.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION PRA Etcetera Workshop
CONTACT
ADDRESS 595-597 Green Lanes,,, Haringey, London, England N8 0RE
TELEPHONE 020 8341 1852
DESCRIPTION A work programme in association with local industry providing a wide range of contract services from the simple to the intricate. Also the workshop designs and produces many products in wood and undertakes work to customer specifications and design.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION PRA Industrial Education Unit
CONTACT
ADDRESS 13 Stean Street,, Hackney, London, England E8 4ED
TELEPHONE 020 7254 9103
DESCRIPTION A work programme in association with local industry providing a wide variety of contract services from the simple to the intricate. Facilities include: Shrink wrapping, high frequency welding, assembly and packing etc.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION PRA Mitchley Road Workshop
CONTACT
ADDRESS The Halls, Mitchley Road,, Tottenham, London, England N17 9HG
TELEPHONE 020 8808 2833
DESCRIPTION A work programme in association with local industry providing a wide range of contract services from the simple to the intricate. Facilities include shrink wrapping, picture framing, assembling and packing.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION PRA Services (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association)
CONTACT John Wilder
ADDRESS Bayford Mews, Bayford Street,,, London, England E8 3SF
TELEPHONE 0208 985 3570
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Rehab centre/project, manufacturing, shop/retail outlet, woodwork/garden centre, picture framing, vocational guidance and counselling supported employment etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Hackney/Haringey
 
ORGANISATION Premier Consultants
CONTACT Albert Wright
ADDRESS 10 Oxford Gardens,,,, London, England N20 9EU
TELEPHONE 0208 343 8558
DESCRIPTION Activities include a funding/training consultancy. Service include: Community business/community enterprise, funding/training consultancy.
SERVICES S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Professional Mentoring Scheme - St Mungos Association
CONTACT Jona Mcardle
ADDRESS Bridge Training Centre, Bridge Close,,, London, England W10 6SW
TELEPHONE 0208 960 8050/6474
DESCRIPTION Targeting people with a history of homelessness and providing intensive on-going one-to-one support, to help individuals move towards their vocational goals and more independent lifestyles.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED Central London Boroughs
 
ORGANISATION Prospect Career Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Barnet, London, England NW4 4BG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION People placed in work contacted once a month for 6 months and regularly there after. Interview skills, confidence building, CV preparation. Advocacy. Training and regular reviews.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Prospects
CONTACT
ADDRESS London, England EC2P 2EJ
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Work preparation - one to one sessions, cv's, help job finding, support in work experience. Access to work, support in work, employer awareness, helping client to become independent.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S34(Work preparation); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION QEST
CONTACT John Land
ADDRESS Bedford House (2nd Floor), 215 Balham High Road,,, London, England SW17 7BQ
TELEPHONE 020 8767 1900
DESCRIPTION QEST provides employment support and guidance to users of the mental health services who wish to pursue work or training opportunities. Vocational assessment and guidance, work placements, voluntary work or training etc.
SERVICES S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Queen Elizabeth Training Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Kingston and Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Programme of supported employment both directly and financially enables and supports disabled people in remaining in employment. Training and provision of work placements schemes directly support re-entry to employment. Work preparation also.
SERVICES S4(Financial support); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Queen Mary's Hospital
CONTACT
ADDRESS Wandsworth, London, England SW18 2PU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Rehabilitation Centre which aims to maximise the patient's independence
SERVICES S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION RBK/KDCT Partnership Employment Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Kingston, London, England KT1 1EU
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Disability Employment Officer, who is based at the personnel department of both RBK and the Trust, offers pre-vocational support, work experience, job matching, support and guidance, disability awareness training for managers etc.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S13(Pre-vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Redbridge Institute of Adult Education
CONTACT
ADDRESS Redbridge, London, England IG1 1DD
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Education and training for people with a disability including Redbridge Adult Vocational Education Programme. Courses are Open College Network accredited.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Redford Vans and Hands Removal and Distribution Firm
CONTACT Sarah Lomasney
ADDRESS Hillingdon, London, England UB8 1UW
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Waged employment, training and volunteering opportunities.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S28(Open, paid employment); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Rehab UK
CONTACT Christina Pieri
ADDRESS Windermere House, Kendal Avenue,,, London, England W3 2XA
TELEPHONE 0208 896 2333
DESCRIPTION Rehab UK provides assessment, training and development programmes that enable people with disabilities to break into the workforce.
SERVICES S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation); S34(Work preparation); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Keith Maisey
ADDRESS P O Box 7881,,,, London, England SW19 3ZD
TELEPHONE 0208 540 5620
DESCRIPTION Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey (West of A24)
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Jayne Williams
ADDRESS 33 Wales Farm Road,,, Acton, London, England W3 6XX
TELEPHONE 0208 992 8249
DESCRIPTION Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED Nth London, W.London, Central London, Herts & Beds
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Acton
CONTACT Bob Timms
ADDRESS 33 Wales Farm Road,,, Acton, London, England W3 6XX
TELEPHONE 020 8992 8614
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electro-mechanical assembly, product assembly/packing. Tasks undertaken are: Assembly, contract manufacturing.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Whoever can get to work on time!
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Brixton
CONTACT Ralph Earnshaw
ADDRESS 63 Effra Road,,, Brixton, London, England SW2 1BZ
TELEPHONE 020 7274 6681
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electronic engineering, packaging/assembling. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical/office, light and heavy manual, assembly, stores work.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Anyone who can get to work on time.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Holloway
CONTACT Mr Bob Timms
ADDRESS 68-80 Queensland Road,,, Holloway, London, England N7 7AP
TELEPHONE 020 7607 5906
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Electrical/electronic. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual, assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Those capable of attendance.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Ltd - Woolwich
CONTACT Scott Gillespie
ADDRESS 67-69 Nathan Way,,, Woolwich, London, England SE28 0BD
TELEPHONE 020 8855 0011
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/ assembly, filling toiletries, household washing. Tasks undertaken are: Clerical/office, light and heavy manual, assembly, laboratory quality.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within London.
 
ORGANISATION Richmond Council for Voluntary Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS Richmond, London, England TW1 3AA
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Working as a volunteer in a busy voluntary sector office with a high level of support enabling experience and training in a range of high quality administrative and customer services. Support is given by one to one training, supervision etc.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S18(Job interview skills); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Riverside Community Workshop
CONTACT Tina Persin
ADDRESS Bloomburg Street,,,, London, England SW1V 2RH
TELEPHONE 0208 746 5510
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Office services, various training courses, café, catering training, various work placements, vocational guidance and counselling etc. Services include: Vocational guidance and counselling, rehabilitation centre/project etc.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION RNIB Education and Employment Information Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS 224 Great Portland Street,,,, London, England W1N 6AA
TELEPHONE 020 7388 1266
DESCRIPTION Specialist staff within the network provide services across the UK which enable blind and partially sighted adults access local employment opportunities and progress careers.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED National
 
ORGANISATION RNIB Outreach Service
CONTACT Michelle Coulthard-Steer
ADDRESS 190 Garrow House, Kensal Road,,, London, England W10 5BT
TELEPHONE 020 8962 2611
DESCRIPTION Advice on employment, benefits, equipment and training.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION RNIB Physiotherapy Support Service
CONTACT
ADDRESS 224 Great Portland Street,,,, London, England W1N 6AA
TELEPHONE 020 7388 1266
DESCRIPTION Services include information, advice and practical assistance with course applications, grants, funding, health related careers. Audit, employment consultancy and awareness-raising services are offered to some educational establishments.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S3(Access surveys/workplace audits); S5(Information and advice);
AREA COVERED National
 
ORGANISATION Roots and Shoots
CONTACT Linda Phillips
ADDRESS The Vauxhall Centre, Walnut Tree Walk,, Kennington, London, England SE11 6DN
TELEPHONE 020 7587 1131