Real stories

Looking for a new job can be a challenging time. You’re putting yourself in a position where you may be rejected, but it’s essential to maintain a positive outlook during the process. So how do you keep your head…

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The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start. There’s no better time to set new goals and focus on finding a job which suits your needs. The first big hurdle to get yourself ready for job searching, applications, and…

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Gary was unemployed for two years when he began working with Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW). From entry-level positions to supervisory roles, Gary has a long and impressive history of working in catering, hospitality and cleaning. However, Gary developed…

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Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) is delivered by a collaboration of 13 charity partners. Our different partners deliver different services to our participants. Our core partners, like Mental Health Concern, focus on providing core programme support. Others…

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Last week, we hosted a co-production session with our Gateshead participants. We value interactive sessions with our participants as they allow people to directly provide feedback and opinions on the programme. What is co-production? In simple terms, co-production is a…

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Are you economically inactive? Maybe, your organisation supports people who fall under the term’s umbrella. Do you think it’s just the same as being unemployed? We explore what this term really means, its issues, and how economic inactivity is impacting the…

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David started working with Moving On Tyne & Wear’s Sunderland team in June 2018. He was last employed in 2013 as a Warehouse Operative. Due to his personal struggles with mental health, David has struggled to find work since then….

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Rose joined Moving On Tyne & Wear after being unemployed for a significant period of time and was struggling to manage her mental health. In this video, Rose share the story of accepting her identity, accessing local services, and finding…

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Julie had been forced to retire due to her physical health limitations. She was eager to work but started to think it was impossible. Julie’s story in her own words I was medically retired from my job in the Lord Chancellors…

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Graeme joined Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) after being unemployed for two years. Suffering with anxiety and depression following alcohol addiction, he had lost a lot of his self-confidence and drive to move forward. Today, Graham is an…

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