Some people are concerned about losing benefits and being worse off – but you can actually work up to 16 hours a week or earn up to ??? if you clear this first with the benefits office.

.......If you want to know more about how work affects your benefits, click here.

Mainstream job agencies and Job Centre Plus can help you find work, but often people who have experienced mental illness feel they lack the confidence and the skills to step straight in to a job.

For other organisations that support people to get work Click Here

Many people find it helpful to build up to paid employment through courses and voluntary work / work experience. You can then increase the demands you put yourself under as you confidence increases, while also deciding what type of work you enjoy.

For job search links Click Here

For information on COS Vocational Services Click Here

There are some other supported opportunities to get back in to work…

What type of work are you interested in?

Care / child-care (click here)

Service industries (click here)

Creative / Arts (click here)

IT / Computers / Administration (click here)

Manual Crafts (click here)

Working with Animals (click here)