March 8, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

In aid of International Women's day female participants enjoyed pastries and tea whilst listening to guest speakers who covered a range of subjects from balancing motherhood with a career, working in a male dominated environment, getting the right work life balance and more. They also heard from the charity Threshold DAS who support victims of domestic violence locally. Participants were invited to hear what they had to say either online or in the Ammanfrod office in Wales.

March 1, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

When Wendy attended her initial appointment in November 2021, she was very down, she was still coming to terms with the loss of her partner, and she was struggling with her self-confidence. Over time, and with patience and commitment, she completed development sessions with the North East Restart team at PeoplePlus. Within the sessions Wendy’s caring and compassionate nature shone through, and she helped several other participants with tasks they were struggling to complete.

February 22, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read about Malcolm's journey here...

February 16, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

When Rosin was first referred to our Restart office in Cwmbran, she had massive confidence and anxiety issues. This resulted in her struggling with communicating well and completing interviews. Rosin was volunteering on a Tuesday with citizens advice, and she was also a home carer for her Nan on a Wednesday. Rosin also had concerns around balancing her social life and a full time job. Rosin had only ever worked in temporary jobs and had never had the luck of getting a full-time, permanent job since graduating in May 2019.

February 10, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read all about it here.

February 9, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Read how Josh fulfilled his ambition of setting up his own security company after becoming unemployed.

February 4, 2022 Posted by: Charlotte

Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, visited the PeoplePlus Restart centre in Folkestone today.

February 1, 2022 Posted by: Sinead

Hear all about how Nathan's hard work and commitment paid off whilst learning with PeoplePlus.

January 21, 2022 Posted by: Helen

To conclude our Different Voices series where we showcase a different celebrity interview about all things prison, from lived experience, to charitable work, to plans for future justice reform. The last interview is with a man who needs no introduction, actor, broadcaster, comedian, director and writer - Stephen Fry.

January 20, 2022 Posted by: Helen

Today on our Different Voices series where we showcase a different celebrity interview about all things prison, from lived experience, to charitable work, to plans for future justice reform, we're talking to Ashley Walters, AKA Asher D. Hear about Ashley's own experience behind prison bars.

January 19, 2022 Posted by: Helen

Continuing our Different Voices series where we showcase a different celebrity interview about all things prison, from lived experience, to charitable work, to plans for future justice reform. Today we're showing our interview with former Norwich City player - Peter Mendham

January 18, 2022 Posted by: Helen

This week our Different Voices series is showcasing a different celebrity interview about all things prison, from lived experience, to charitable work, to plans for future justice reform. Today we're kicking off with star of First Dates and everyone's favourite Maitre D' - Fred Sirieix.