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| ORGANISATION | 21st Century Training. |
| CONTACT | Kevin Hamilton |
| ADDRESS | Board School Road,,, Woking, Surrey, England GU21 5HD |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 673 8223 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides home based training in computer skills for lone parents and people with disabilities. Trainees must attend a workshop each Friday in Woking for 14 week course. Courses accredited to City and Guilds level 2. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S18(Job interview skills); |
| AREA COVERED | Whole of Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Arundel House |
| CONTACT | Philip Estell |
| ADDRESS | 0, 34 Garratts Lane, Banstead, Surrey, England SM7 2EB |
| TELEPHONE | 0173 736 1076 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: catering training, horticulture training, adult training centre, domestic/care services, woodwork/garden centre, printing, IT training. Services include: Adult training centre, sheltered workshop, supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Banstead Mobility Centre |
| CONTACT | Elaine Hayes |
| ADDRESS | Damson Way, Fountain Drive, Carshalton, Surrey, England SM5 4NR |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 770 1151 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Rehab centre/project, information network. Services include: Rehabilitation centre/project, information network. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Banstead Place Brain Injury Centre |
| CONTACT | Judith Oliver |
| ADDRESS | Park Road,,, Banstead, Surrey, England SM7 3EE |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 356222 |
| DESCRIPTION | Vocational rehabilitation for adults with head injuries: one to one and group sessions unpaid work experience. Also available: Physiotherapy, OT, speech and language therapy, teachers, care staff support, IT training. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED | Reigate and Banstead, local. Plus nationwide. |
| ORGANISATION | Bentley Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | Alistair Jack |
| ADDRESS | The Horseshoe, Bulters Lane,, Banstead, Surrey, England SM7 2BG |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 357901 |
| DESCRIPTION | A day centre for adults with learning disabilities offering: Training opps, sheltered work, leisure activities, social training. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Reigate and Banstead |
| ORGANISATION | Brooklands College |
| CONTACT | Ian Cardall |
| ADDRESS | Heath Road,,, Weybridge, Surrey, England KT13 8TT |
| TELEPHONE | 01932 797700 |
| DESCRIPTION | Wide range of vocational and academic courses. Particularly expertise in working with people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, learning difficulties and literacy/numeracy problems. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Business Ability |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Surrey, England KT1 2DJ |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Support people suffering from mental health problems to make decisions about self-employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S30(Self-employment); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Camberley Clubhouse |
| CONTACT | Zaena Frampton |
| ADDRESS | Camberley, Surrey, England KT1 2DJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01276 676581 |
| DESCRIPTION | Social activities three days per week. |
| SERVICES | S23(Club house); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Carshalton College |
| CONTACT | Liz Gordon |
| ADDRESS | 0, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, Surrey, England SM5 2EJ |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8770 6793 |
| DESCRIPTION | Carshalton provide a wide range of further education courses, and have established links with Wallington Resource Centre in the past. There is a support service, but this is not specifically targeted at mental health needs. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | CETS Training for Employment |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Park House, 22 Park St, Croydon, Surrey, England CRO 1YE |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8686 8004 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers business start up training, other training courses, learner support co-ordinators, work experience placement schemes, work preparation schemes. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S30(Self-employment); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Cherry Orchard |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Cherry Orchard Horticultural Project, 171 St James's Road,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 2BY |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8689 2625 |
| DESCRIPTION | Services provided to the public include:Plant sales (garden centre), grounds maintenance, soft landscaping, work estimates. A nursery was founded in 1994 to grow a greater variety of plants to sell in the garden whilst offering meaningful work experience |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Chums |
| CONTACT | Nigel Scott |
| ADDRESS | 1 York Road,,, Woking, Surrey, England GU22 7QQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 722322 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides mentors and training to meet the individual needs of unemployed people. In addition provides work as appropriate. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Cranstock Day Services |
| CONTACT | Mary Hendrick |
| ADDRESS | Hermitage Road, St John's,, Woking, Surrey, England GU21 1UA |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 769676 |
| DESCRIPTION | Promote integration and independence in a learning environment for adults with learning disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey/Merton/Wandsworth |
| ORGANISATION | Crescent Mental Health Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Salcot Crescent, New Addington,, Croydon, Surrey, England CRO 0JJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01689 842939 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer education/training and links to employment. Rebuilding confidence. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Crosfield Industries Group |
| CONTACT | Mrs B D'Costa |
| ADDRESS | 3 & 7 Imperial Way,,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 4RR |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8781 1220 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Packaging/assembly, printing, UPVC windows and signs. Tasks undertaken include: Printing, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, general packaging, shrink wrapping and clerical work. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Croydon/Surrey, other referrals considered. |
| ORGANISATION | Croydon College |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 0, Fairfield, College Rd, Surrey, England CR9 1DX |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8686 5700 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer Workright (16-19 years) and ASDAN courses (young adults) for people with learning disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Dorincourt Industries Sheltered Workshop - Leatherhead |
| CONTACT | Mr David Williams |
| ADDRESS | Bradnere House, Brook Way, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 7NA |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 361381 |
| DESCRIPTION | A section 11 sheltered workshop for people over the age of 16 with physical disabilities including controlled epilepsy. Offers satisfying and challenging employment. On the job training and opportunities for working in outside industry. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | East Surrey College - Adult Education |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Caterham Valley Adult Education Centre, Beechwood Road, Caterham, Surrey, England CR3 6NE |
| TELEPHONE | 01883 345398 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provision of training course, careers advice and guidance. Links with local employers. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Tandridge District, Reigate and Banstead Borough. |
| ORGANISATION | East Surrey Resettement Association |
| CONTACT | Anne Touchin |
| ADDRESS | Dorking, Surrey, England RH4 1SJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01306 889361 |
| DESCRIPTION | Working with the PECAN model and work placement scheme. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | East Surrey Resettlement Association Ltd |
| CONTACT | Kim Wallis |
| ADDRESS | The Monson Road Works Unit, 55a Monson Road,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 772115 |
| DESCRIPTION | Services include: Supported placement scheme and work experience. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey Oaklands Trust area. |
| ORGANISATION | EmployAbility |
| CONTACT | David Barratt |
| ADDRESS | 65 Cranley Road,,, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 2JW |
| TELEPHONE | 0148 353 2767 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include work preparation training. Services include work placement. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Project |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Was created in response to the need to get more disabled people 'job ready'. In mapping services it was obvious that a gap existed to support and prepare people with physical and sensory disabilities into employment. |
| SERVICES | S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S37(Job coaching); S40(Job retention support); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Employment Training |
| CONTACT | Gillian Wills |
| ADDRESS | 0, Philanthropic Road, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 4DG |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 333333 |
| DESCRIPTION | One year funded training leading to NVQs in: Administration levels 1-3; IT levels 1-3: Customer Service level 2-3; Amenity and commercial horticulture level 1 and 2; Radio broadcasting HNC, remedial therapies diploma. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | National and local. |
| ORGANISATION | Epilepsy & Employment (2000) |
| CONTACT | Bob Haughton |
| ADDRESS | St Piers Lane,,, Lingfield, Surrey, England RH7 6PW |
| TELEPHONE | 01342 832243 |
| DESCRIPTION | St Piers intends to provide a programme comprising initial multi discretionary on-entry assessment: a programme of life and social skills; a basic vocational training course in a variety of skills and a programme of work experience. |
| SERVICES | S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | FRB - Firestone Rock Band |
| CONTACT | Derrick Francis |
| ADDRESS | Colebrook Day Service, off St Annes Drive,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 1PT |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 769231 or mobile 0794 111 9804 |
| DESCRIPTION | To enable adults with a learning disability to be musicians and to see this as a form of employment. To provide music for all. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S27(Community enterprise); |
| AREA COVERED | East Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Garth Road Enterprises |
| CONTACT | Margaret Kesterton |
| ADDRESS | Unit 5 Beverley Trading Estate, 190 Garth Rd, Lower Morden, Surrey, England DM4 4LU |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 330 0764 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide a safe and supportive environment to enable clients to re-enter or enter the world of work. |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED | Sutton, Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth. |
| ORGANISATION | Geneva Road Centre |
| CONTACT | Angela Jenkinson |
| ADDRESS | 13 Geneva Road,,, Kingston, Surrey, England KT1 2TW |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8546 7350/0946 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Packaging/assembling/collating and printing services. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within Surrey, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth. |
| ORGANISATION | Guildford College |
| CONTACT | Adele Sheerman |
| ADDRESS | Stoke Road,,, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 1EZ |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 448548 |
| DESCRIPTION | Outreach provision in designated disaffected areas. Provides a service to people with drug/alcohol problems, learning difficulties, ex-offenders, poor basic skills, mental heath issues, ethnic background, carers, long term unemployed etc. |
| SERVICES | S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Guildford Borough, Woking (Maybury areas) |
| ORGANISATION | Headway Surrey |
| CONTACT | Beverley Ellis |
| ADDRESS | Headway House, North Road,, Guildford, Surrey, England GU2 6PU |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 454433 |
| DESCRIPTION | Exists to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury. Provides information, support and services to people with head injury, their families and carers. Also rehabilitation, community re-entry, social outlets and productive activity. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); |
| AREA COVERED | Whole of Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | Instant Muscle |
| CONTACT | Margaret Cameron |
| ADDRESS | Crest House, 19 Lewis Road, Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 4E5 |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8642 2333 |
| DESCRIPTION | Instant Muscle works in partnership with SOLOTEC to provide work preparation courses, IT and occupational training, numeracy and literacy and other related activities, with support for people with mental health needs. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Kingston Community Care Services (Work & Training Service) |
| CONTACT | Fred Probyn |
| ADDRESS | c/o Springboard Industries, 3 The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Surrey, England KT4 7LG |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8337 0246 |
| DESCRIPTION | Services include: Furniture, horticulture, packaging/assembly, catering contracts, work training development service. Tasks include: Clerical/office, light manual, assembly, catering contracts, work and training development service. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Mainly Kingston |
| ORGANISATION | Lantern Hall Day Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 190, Church Rd,,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 1SE |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8680 1373 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer education/training and links to employment. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Leatherhead Clubhouse |
| CONTACT | Ben Collins |
| ADDRESS | 23 The Crescent,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8DY |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 375400 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide a psychosocial rehabilitation programme for people with a history of mental illness. Assisting service users to build upon self-confidence, learn new skills and access employment, education and social activities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S22(Transitional employment); S23(Club house); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | East Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Leonard Cheshire - Bells Piece |
| CONTACT | Karen Adams |
| ADDRESS | Bells Piece, Hale Road,, Farnham, Surrey, England GU9 9RL |
| TELEPHONE | 01252 715138 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides residential and supported living services. Provides a social network for people in supported living. Provides a day service/assessment/preparation for employment services in horticulture and related activities and an art and craft project. |
| SERVICES | S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | South West Surrey + North East Hants |
| ORGANISATION | Ludlow Road Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | Rachel Brennan |
| ADDRESS | Ludlow Road,,, Guildford, Surrey, England GU2 7NR |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 443586 |
| DESCRIPTION | The Centre provides a variety of therapeutic groups and social and recreational activities in a supportive and friendly environment. |
| SERVICES | S31(Voluntary work); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Molesey Horticultural Centre |
| CONTACT | Elaine Briars |
| ADDRESS | Orchard Lane,,, Easy Molesey, Surrey, England KT8 0BN |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 872594 |
| DESCRIPTION | Day service providing training and work experience for adults with learning difficulties with the main focus on horticulture. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S21(Job taster); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey, Kingston and Richmond. |
| ORGANISATION | National Schizophrenia Fellowship - Blackborough Club |
| CONTACT | Joy Carey |
| ADDRESS | 15 Holmesdale Road,,, Reigate, Surrey, England RH2 0BA |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 242385 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a drop in/social club. Advocacy for people with mental health problems. Arts/crafts shop to provide work experience. A small fund to enable people to attend back to work training and college courses. |
| SERVICES | S4(Financial support); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Reigate, Redhill and surrounding area. |
| ORGANISATION | NESCOT |
| CONTACT | Jill Metcalfe |
| ADDRESS | Reigate Road, Ewell,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT17 3DS |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8394 1731 |
| DESCRIPTION | A range of courses are available, and links have been established with Wallington Resource Centre. The service for students with special needs can provide some guidance on choosing a course and how to meet support needs. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Netherne Printing Services |
| CONTACT | Kevin Basley |
| ADDRESS | 12/13 Havenbury Estate, Station Road,, Dorking, Surrey, England RH4 1ES |
| TELEPHONE | 01306 875 150 |
| DESCRIPTION | To offer work experience for clients with learning difficulties or mental health problems. Suppliers of corporate stationery and promotional items. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED | Dorking - Surrey area. |
| ORGANISATION | Normandy Community Therapy Group |
| CONTACT | Ann Adey |
| ADDRESS | Linton, Guildford Road, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, England GU3 2AR |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 237044 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a personalised care package of rehabilitation using horticulture for all disabled clients. Provides health and social benefits and leads to employment for some. Aims to redress inequalities by providing employment through training programme |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Guildford + Woking Boroughs, Surrey Heath Waverley |
| ORGANISATION | Oakleaf Enterprise Limited |
| CONTACT | Nick Levy |
| ADDRESS | 101 Walnut Tree Close,,, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 4UQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 303649 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides training in sheltered workshops. Helps with CV, confidence building, interview skills, researching jobs etc. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Guildford |
| ORGANISATION | Office Services |
| CONTACT | Paulette Barker |
| ADDRESS | Rentwood, School Lane,, Fetcham, Surrey, England KT22 9JX |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 378266 |
| DESCRIPTION | Scheme offers training, experience and a stepping stone to employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Olympia House |
| CONTACT | John Canning |
| ADDRESS | 28 Princess Way,,, Camberley, Surrey, England GU15 3SP |
| TELEPHONE | 01276 676581 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a work ordered day programme, employment opportunities, outreach, advocacy and support. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey Heath |
| ORGANISATION | Orchard Hill College |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides quality full and part time courses for adult students with severe/profound learning disabilities. Courses take place at college in a range of community venues. The college also provides work experience opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Out of Isolation Project |
| CONTACT | Irene Jackson |
| ADDRESS | 56-66 Highlands Road,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8NR |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 373086 |
| DESCRIPTION | Further education with qualifications leading to NVQ's, work training with local employers, work experience within seeABILITY and with their employers. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | South East England. |
| ORGANISATION | Pathway Employment Service |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Kingston, Surrey, England KT1 1EU |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Assistance to find employment, identification of unpaid work experience placements, job coaches provide assistance in training for work, support given to people in employment and to their employers. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Pathway Employment Service |
| CONTACT | Lucy Davis |
| ADDRESS | Crescent Resource Centre, Cooks Crescent, Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey, England KT3 4TA |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 942 2315 |
| DESCRIPTION | Achieving job readiness. Support with preparation for work and work experience. Help in accessing employment. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Molesey and Thames Ditton, Epsom area, Kingston. |
| ORGANISATION | Pathway Employment Service |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Is the employment arm of Mencap, working with people with learning disabilities. Pathways aims to aid community integration for people with learning disabilities through work which could be voluntary, work experience or employment. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Pathway Employment Service |
| CONTACT | Mrs Rosalind Jellis |
| ADDRESS | Mint House, 6 Stanley Park Road,, Wallington, Surrey, England SM6 0EU |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 669 3211 |
| DESCRIPTION | To assist and support people with learning difficulties seek and secure work. Ongoing support to sustain work. Monitor full inclusion in their work place and access training opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S20(Work placement); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED | London Borough of Sutton |
| ORGANISATION | Phab England |
| CONTACT | C. Evans |
| ADDRESS | Summit House, Wandle Road,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 1DF |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 667 9443 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Training for trainers, various work placements, SPS - various roles, various training courses. Services include: Vocational training, work placement, supported placement scheme. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Pre-Employment Agency - Work Links Epsom |
| CONTACT | Mike Nolan |
| ADDRESS | The Larches, 44 Waterloo Road,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT19 8EX |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 740296 |
| DESCRIPTION | Assessment and training centre for people with learning difficulties, towards employment opportunities. Training provision includes social and life skills and employment skills. Works with Surrey TEC for work placements and NVQ training. |
| SERVICES | S8(Pre-employment assessment of abilities/personal strengths); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | Reigate and Banstead, Epsom and Ewell, Elmbridge. |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprise - Craft Matters |
| CONTACT | Mark Cremmen/David Mackenzie |
| ADDRESS | 55a Monson Road,,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 0173 727 7718 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include crafts. Services include sheltered workshop. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Assembly Matters (Horley) |
| CONTACT | Mr D J Hunt |
| ADDRESS | Units 19/20, Gatwick Metro Centre, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, England RH6 9GA |
| TELEPHONE | 01293 784760 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Packaging/assembly, IT department and developing office skills. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey County Council |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Assembly Matters (Redhill) |
| CONTACT | S Hasfel |
| ADDRESS | 35 Ormside Way, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2LW |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 277728 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Packaging/assembly. Tasks undertaken are: Assembly. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within geographical area of Trust. |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Conservation Team |
| CONTACT | Tony Tibbot |
| ADDRESS | Pixham Mews, Council Yard, Pixham Mews, Epsom, Surrey, England RH4 1PH |
| TELEPHONE | 0130 650 2700/1/2 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include conservation. Services include a sheltered workshop. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | East and Mid Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Material Matters |
| CONTACT | Sajida Munir |
| ADDRESS | 55a Monson Road,,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 277719 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include crafts. Services include a sheltered workshop. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Material Matters & Craft Matters |
| CONTACT | Sue Godby |
| ADDRESS | 55a Monson Road,,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 277718 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Upholstery, painted wood products, painted plaster work, textiles. Tasks undertaken are: Light manual, paint finishing on plaster and wood products. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Trust catchment area. |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Office Matters Dorking |
| CONTACT | Christine Heseltine |
| ADDRESS | 32 Dene Street,,, Dorking, Surrey, England RH4 2BZ |
| TELEPHONE | 01306 501852 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: IT training, business administration training, office services. Services include: Sheltered workshop and vocational training, NVQ centre |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Mid and East Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Office Matters Redhill |
| CONTACT | Jan Povey |
| ADDRESS | Wingfield Resource Centre, St Anne's Drive, Redstone Hill, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 4AA |
| TELEPHONE | 0173 727 5956 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: IT training, office services, business administration training. Services include: Vocational training, sheltered workshop. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Pixham Mews |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Old Council Yard, Pixham Lane,, Dorking, Surrey, England RH4 1PH |
| TELEPHONE | 01306 502700 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Horticultural, woodwork and conservation. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within own county. |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Priority Frames |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 19/20 Gatwick Metro Centre,,, Horley, Surrey, England RH6 9GA |
| TELEPHONE | 01293 784760 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Picture framing and woodwork. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - The Gallery |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Tylney House, 23 High Street,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8AN |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 204058 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Arts and Crafts. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Mid Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - The Old Moat Garden Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Horton Lane,,, Epsom, Surrey, England JT19 8PQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 204253 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Gardening. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - The Old Moat Garden Centre |
| CONTACT | Jackie Connelly |
| ADDRESS | Horton Lane,,, Epson, Surrey, England KT19 8PQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 204254 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Garden centre/contract/landscape gardening. Services include: Sheltered workshop, work placement, vocational guidance and counselling, work placement, supported employment, |
| SERVICES | S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Travel Matters |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 55a Monson Road,,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 2EU |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 789997 |
| DESCRIPTION | Independent travel agency offering a wide choice of travel and holidays at competitive prices. As a fully bonded travel agency, operates identically to any high street or business travel agent. Tasks undertaken: clerical/office. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Priority Enterprises - Work Links (Epsom) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | The Larches, 44 Waterloo Road,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT19 8EX |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 203397/203401 |
| DESCRIPTION | Employs staff from people who have received its service. Thus it has career pathways and promotion opportunities for the disabled. Supported work programme. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | East Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Project 18 |
| CONTACT | Maxine Hunt |
| ADDRESS | Bournewood NHS Trust, Bournewood House, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England KT16 0QA |
| TELEPHONE | 01932 723463 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides counselling, advice and support for people with mental health difficulties, whether in employment or looking for employment/further education or training. Work preparation courses, computer tuition. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Runnymede, Woking and Elmbridge. |
| ORGANISATION | Prospect |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Kingston, Surrey, England KT1 1EU |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | There is a specialist careers advisor whose main function is dealing with all statemented young people educated within and outside RBK. They work closely with schools, training providers, colleges, employers, parents etc to find and retain work placement |
| SERVICES | S17(Job club; job search/finding); S40(Job retention support); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Prospects Careers Service |
| CONTACT | Laura Johnson |
| ADDRESS | 0, 2d Carshalton Rd, Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 4RA |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8642 6442 |
| DESCRIPTION | Prospects Careers Service provides a vocational guidance service for all young people in education and an employment service for those leaving it. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S19(Employment agency); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | PWC |
| CONTACT | Pamela Wickham |
| ADDRESS | Highclere House, Camp Road,, Woldingham, Surrey, England CR3 7LH |
| TELEPHONE | 01883 653 290 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides computer training to all sections of the community. Aims to combine computer skills with other skill requirements. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Reigate, Banstead and Tandridge boroughs. |
| ORGANISATION | Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Disabled |
| CONTACT | Steve Davies |
| ADDRESS | Leatherhead Court, Woodlands Road,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 0BN |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 841100 |
| DESCRIPTION | Works to increase abilities and maximise independence through vocational training, life skills training, guidance and counselling, information, mobility, respite care and sheltered employment. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S14(Vocational training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Queens Park Community Garden |
| CONTACT | Jackie Bonnelley |
| ADDRESS | Queens Park Road,,, Caterham, Surrey, England CR3 5RB |
| TELEPHONE | 01883 384144 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Horticultural. Tasks undertaken are: Various. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | North and Mid Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | Rainbow Cafe |
| CONTACT | Tony Gorham |
| ADDRESS | Lockwood Centre, Westfield Road, Sly Field, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 1RR |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 532502 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide work for 10 people with learning disabilities. Rainbow Café provides catering facilities for the centre and is open to the public. |
| SERVICES | S15(Job training); S27(Community enterprise); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | RBK Training for Work |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Kingston, Surrey, England KT1 1EU |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Work preparation programme can be accessed by employed clients. Work preparation, work based training, including basic employability. Programmes include training and assessment in IT, book keeping and computerised accounts etc. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S34(Work preparation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy Interwork |
| CONTACT | Neil Halliwell |
| ADDRESS | Ermyn Way,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8TR |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 727084 |
| 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 | Sussex, Surrey and SW London |
| ORGANISATION | Remploy Ltd - Leatherhead |
| CONTACT | Tyrone Pearce |
| ADDRESS | Ermyn Way,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8TR |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 273433 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Electronics - mechanical assemblies. Tasks undertaken are: Assembly. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | No restrictions other than ability to get to work. |
| ORGANISATION | SCILL (Sutton Centre for Independent Living and Learning) |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides educational and recreational courses for people with physical and sensory disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | SCOPE (North Surrey) |
| CONTACT | Sharon Daly |
| ADDRESS | 13 Geneva Road,,, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England KT1 2TW |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 546 7350/0946 |
| DESCRIPTION | Day service offering support and employment in the areas of education and work, including contract work and open supported employment. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED | Mainly Kingston area, Molesey. |
| ORGANISATION | SeeAbility - Head Office |
| CONTACT | Joan Deeley |
| ADDRESS | SeeAbility House, Hook Road,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT29 8SQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 755000 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers a wide range of service including sheltered employment to existing clients. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S41(Wide range of employment services); |
| AREA COVERED | Nationwide. |
| ORGANISATION | SeeAbility - Leatherhead |
| CONTACT | Joan Deeley |
| ADDRESS | 56-66 Highlands Road,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 8NR |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 389400 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers a wide range of service including sheltered employment to existing clients. |
| SERVICES | |
| AREA COVERED | Nationwide. |
| ORGANISATION | Shaftesbury Society |
| CONTACT | David Eldridge |
| ADDRESS | Suite 8, 37-39 Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, England CR4 3ED |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 646 7555 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Catering training, sandwich/catering, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening, horticulture training, IT training. Services include: Sheltered workshop, work placement, sheltered employment, vocational training. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | St Piers Epilepsy Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | Judith Phillips |
| ADDRESS | 0, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, England KT1 2DJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01342 832243 |
| DESCRIPTION | Information, resource and training centre for Epilepsy sufferers, carers, employers and medical staff. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED | Whole of Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | Status Employment |
| CONTACT | Paul Welch |
| ADDRESS | 6 West Way Gardens,,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 8RA |
| TELEPHONE | 0208 655 3344 |
| DESCRIPTION | Supports people into work with actual employers, Helps find work in the following fields: Clerical, catering, retail, food, cleaning, gardening and other. |
| SERVICES | S19(Employment agency); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching); |
| AREA COVERED | London Borough of Croydon and Sutton. |
| ORGANISATION | Supported Employment Scheme, Workstep, Supported Placement Scheme. |
| CONTACT | David Williams |
| ADDRESS | Bradmere House, Brookway, Kinston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 7NA |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 361381 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: Ceramics, printing, general packaging, assembly, shrink wrapping and direct mail. Task include: Clerical/office, sales and marketing, litho printing and silk screen printing. |
| SERVICES | S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within Surrey and nationwide. |
| ORGANISATION | Surrey Springboard |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Hamilton House, Bridge Street,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 9AD |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 360370 |
| DESCRIPTION | Products/services include: New Deal provider for environmental taskforce, voluntary sector and mentoring OPTIONS. Task undertaken are: Wide variety of tasks depending on individual needs. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Within Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | Surrey Voluntary Association for the Blind |
| CONTACT | L. G. Clarke |
| ADDRESS | Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Surrey, England KT22 9JX |
| TELEPHONE | 0137 237 7701 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities include: Information network, IT training, rehab centre/project. Services include: Rehab centre/project, information network, adult training centre. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Surrrey County Council, Community Services |
| CONTACT | Carole Tessier |
| ADDRESS | Mid Surrey Area Office, Bay Tree Avenue, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 7SY |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 363920 |
| DESCRIPTION | Providers of part time learning opportunities including courses for basic skills, learning support and students with disabilities. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED | Boroughs of Elbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley |
| ORGANISATION | Sutton Community Outreach Service - SCOS |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Carshalton War Memorial Hospital, The Park, Carshalton, Surrey, England SM5 3DB |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8669 0191 |
| DESCRIPTION | Some clients will be supported to attend the Work Skills Course. A number of work activities are being developed, including a pilot project to make Christmas cards which will provide paid work for clients, and a furniture restoration project. |
| SERVICES | S41(Wide range of employment services); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Sutton Volunteer Bureau |
| CONTACT | Melodie Shelbourne |
| ADDRESS | 0, 31 West Street, Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1SJ |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8770 4856 |
| DESCRIPTION | A wide variety of placements are found for people with mental health problems who wish to do voluntary work. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Tamworth Road Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 37, Tamworth Rd,,, Croydon, Surrey, England CRO 1XT |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8700 8700 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer education/training and links to employment. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Task Force |
| CONTACT | Terri King |
| ADDRESS | Lockwood Centre, Westfield Road, Sly Field, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 1RR |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 532502 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide a community service in horticulture garden landscaping, other small work associated with house maintenance. |
| SERVICES | S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | Textile Print Workshop |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Lockwood Centre, Westfield Road, Sly Field, Guildford, Surrey, England GU1 1RR |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 532502 |
| DESCRIPTION | Aims to provide supported work experience within an art related environment. To provide for sale high quality products using screen printed fabrics. |
| SERVICES | S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); |
| AREA COVERED | Surrey. |
| ORGANISATION | The Bridge |
| CONTACT | Claire Richards |
| ADDRESS | Clare Crescent,,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 7RB |
| TELEPHONE | 0137 237 2102 |
| DESCRIPTION | Activities/services include: Community resource centre, adult training centre. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities |
| CONTACT | Paul H Wood |
| ADDRESS | 0, Rectory Lane, Bookham, Surrey, England KT23 4DZ |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 452608 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides training in independent living, work skills and productive work opportunities. |
| SERVICES | S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The GROW Course (Garth Road Office Workscheme) |
| CONTACT | Lorraine Baxter |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8296 4181 |
| DESCRIPTION | This is a 12 week course which was piloted in 1996/7 with the NSF, with some successful outcomes (job, training and education). |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The GROW course in Office Skills |
| CONTACT | Lorraine Baxter |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8296 4181 |
| DESCRIPTION | This 15 week course provided intensive teaching for six people in IT and office skills (1996/7). Participants were very successful in their achievements, but did not move on to employment. No funding was available in 1998 for this type of course. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Harbour Day Service |
| CONTACT | Jill Budd |
| ADDRESS | Oxted Green,,, Milford, Surrey, England GU8 5DG |
| TELEPHONE | 01483 415393 |
| DESCRIPTION | To provide work opportunities to individuals in a variety of settings. |
| SERVICES | S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Southwest Surrey |
| ORGANISATION | The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Service |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | Sutton Hospital, Cotswold Road, Sutton, Surrey, England SM2 5NF |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8296 4181 |
| DESCRIPTION | The Occupational Therapy service has worked jointly with Richmond Fellowship Workschemes to provide a range of pre-vocational courses. |
| SERVICES | S13(Pre-vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | The Orpheus Centre |
| CONTACT | Megan Johnson |
| ADDRESS | North Park Lane,,, Goldstone, Surrey, England RH9 8ND |
| TELEPHONE | 01883 744664 |
| DESCRIPTION | Students must attend short courses in performing arts such as music, dance and drama that last 3 or 7 days. Professional tutors are employed specifically to the course requirements. Work is done in large and small groups as well as one to one. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); |
| AREA COVERED | Local: Tandridge, Reigate, Banstead. Nationally. |
| ORGANISATION | The Prince's Trust |
| CONTACT | Stephanie Jewell |
| ADDRESS | Queen Elizabeth's Training College, Woodlands Road,, Leatherhead, Surrey, England KT22 0BB |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 844101 |
| DESCRIPTION | Helps people aged 18-30 who are unemployed start their own business. Also available for people with disabilities who are over 30, in a pilot scheme. Can provide loans and in some cases bursaries and the help of an experienced business mentor. |
| SERVICES | S4(Financial support); S30(Self-employment); S39(Mentoring); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Training for Deafblind (SE) |
| CONTACT | Anthony Bewicck Smith |
| ADDRESS | Hanover House, 76 Coombe Road,, Norbiton, Surrey, England KT2 7JE |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8541 1147 |
| DESCRIPTION | This scheme ensures that disabled people unemployed beneficiaries are given the proper preparation for working life through the provision of an integrated package of work and social skills according to individual needs. |
| SERVICES | S10(Interpersonal skills development; social skills); S14(Vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | UNUM |
| CONTACT | Carole Keith |
| ADDRESS | Milton Court,,, Dorking, Surrey, England RH4 3LZ |
| TELEPHONE | 01306 873 060 |
| DESCRIPTION | Rehabilitation of claimants on long term disability insurance back into the work place. |
| SERVICES | S4(Financial support); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation); |
| AREA COVERED | Country wide. |
| ORGANISATION | Wallington Resource Centre |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 77 Woodcote Road,,, Wallington, Surrey, England SM6 OPU |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8647 6321 |
| DESCRIPTION | Voluntary work opportunities pursued through the Sutton Volunteer Bureau and links continue to develop with the Ecology Centre. One person attends a course in Horticulture at NESCOT, supported by the Resource Centre. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); S31(Voluntary work); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Walton and Weighbridge Advocacy Group |
| CONTACT | Mrs Anne Neagle |
| ADDRESS | 4A Church Street,,, Walton on Thames, Surrey, England KT12 2SQ |
| TELEPHONE | 01932 231918 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides work experience that will empower and build self esteem and confidence. Provides work which utilises existing skills gained from training provided by WWAG. Provides work necessary for WWAG to operate and social and therapeutic activities. |
| SERVICES | S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Elmbridge borough council, no actual boundaries. |
| ORGANISATION | Waverley Training Services |
| CONTACT | Tracey Hacker |
| ADDRESS | The Pump House, Kimbers Lane,, Farnham, Surrey, England GU9 9PT |
| TELEPHONE | 01252 725872 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provide training/support/employment opportunities to those who may not always be accepted by mainstream training providers. |
| SERVICES | S14(Vocational training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Westways Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit |
| CONTACT | |
| ADDRESS | 49 St James Rd, West Croydon,, Croydon, Surrey, England CR0 2UR |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8683 2518 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offer education/training and links to employment. |
| SERVICES | S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |
| ORGANISATION | Woodlarks Workshop Trust |
| CONTACT | Mrs J M Silvester |
| ADDRESS | Lodge Hill Road,,, Farnham, Surrey, England GU10 3RB |
| TELEPHONE | 01252 714041 |
| DESCRIPTION | Non-profit making facility providing day-time activities for disabled residents. Provides fulfilling and stimulating craft work producing items to sell under supervision. Offers off site activities. |
| SERVICES | S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories); |
| AREA COVERED | Nationwide. |
| ORGANISATION | Work Action (Community Integrated Care) |
| CONTACT | Sandra Graves |
| ADDRESS | Depot Road,,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT17 4RJ |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 720410 |
| DESCRIPTION | Day service providing a range of services which meet the training, education and employment needs of individuals with learning disabilities within the mid Surrey area. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S20(Work placement); |
| AREA COVERED | Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead |
| ORGANISATION | Work Links - Epsom |
| CONTACT | Christine Holloway |
| ADDRESS | The Larches, 44 Waterloo Road,, Epsom, Surrey, England KT19 8EX |
| TELEPHONE | 01372 203410/203397 |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides one to one advice, identifies suitable training or work experience. Runs courses on CVs, interviews etc., to help people secure open employment. Follow up and advice for as long as appropriate, needed. |
| SERVICES | S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley etc. |
| ORGANISATION | Work Links - Redhill |
| CONTACT | Bob Hayward |
| ADDRESS | Wingfield Day Unit, St. Ann's Drive,, Redhill, Surrey, England RH1 4AA |
| TELEPHONE | 01737 275950 |
| DESCRIPTION | Offers help and advice to people who need to explore employment or work experience or job tasters etc. Practical help with looking at part time/full time open employment. |
| SERVICES | S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); |
| AREA COVERED | Elmbridge,Epsom,Ewell, Mole Valley, R&B, Tandridge |
| ORGANISATION | Work Skills Course |
| CONTACT | Lorraine Baxter |
| ADDRESS | Sutton, Surrey, England SM1 1EA |
| TELEPHONE | 020 8296 4181 |
| DESCRIPTION | Beginning at the end of October 1999 for people from SCOS, Resource Centres and the Locality Teams. |
| SERVICES | S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); |
| AREA COVERED |