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Veterans have been supported into more than 200 jobs since the first UK lockdown

Veterans with health conditions supported into more than 200 jobs since lockdown

Dan Hodges 13 January 2021 General, Getting you back to work

More than 200 jobs have been secured by veterans with mental and physical health conditions since the first UK lockdown, following employment support from The Poppy Factory. The charity has …

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Bob joins Ambulance Service at height of pandemic

Dan Hodges 11 January 2021 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

After serving in the Royal Military Police, Bob experienced some difficulties in his civilian career that had a serious impact on his mental health. With support from The Poppy Factory, …

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Liam with drugs detection training dog Timber

It’s a dog’s life for former Royal Marine Liam

Dan Hodges 7 January 2021 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

Just one year after being recruited into the Royal Marines, Liam’s dreams of a long military career were cut short by a serious back injury during training. Then the 24-year-old …

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Army veteran Musa Jallow at BSS

Supporting Musa to step out from isolation

Dan Hodges 10 December 2020 Case Studies, Getting you back to work

Former Infantryman Musa Jallow, 39, was isolated and struggling with his mental health. He thought he would never have the confidence to work again. With employment support he is finding …

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RAF veterans will be supported into employment by The Poppy Factory

Funding will help more RAF veterans move into employment

Dan Hodges 30 November 2020 General, Getting you back to work

RAF veterans with health conditions will be supported back into work throughout the challenges of the next 12 months, through further funding from the RAF Benevolent Fund. The Fund has …

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Michael Muphy veteran employment support The Poppy Factory

Michael’s long journey to a secure home and future

Dan Hodges 19 November 2020 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

After leaving the Army, Michael Murphy, 40, was hit by a series of family tragedies and went through a very difficult time. With employment support he was able to find …

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Army veteran Josh weathers Covid-19 downturn with hospital work

Dan Hodges 16 November 2020 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

Josh Smith experienced a troubled upbringing in Pembrokeshire and was looking for a fresh start when he joined the Royal Logistics Corps Reserves. He enjoyed his time in service but …

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New pilot will combine housing and employment support for veterans

Dan Hodges 12 November 2020 General, Getting you back to work

Veterans with health conditions who are supported by leading housing provider Stoll will also be offered employment support from The Poppy Factory through a new partnership launching this week. The …

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Employment News Autumn 2020

admin 19 October 2020 Disability, Events, Fundraising, General, Getting you back to work, History, Impact reports, Jobs, Military, Volunteering

Employability Service and support during coronavirus

Grace Andrews 15 October 2020 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

As the nation continues to be affected by and adapt to the developing coronavirus situation, we would like to reassure veterans and partners across our network that the employability service …

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National Work Life Week: Helping veterans find the right balance

Dan Hodges 12 October 2020 General, Getting you back to work

It can be very difficult to find a good work life balance. And for those who continue to work from home in response to coronavirus, it may be increasingly hard …

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Expert tips to make your CV work for you

Dan Hodges 23 September 2020 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Every day, our employability team supports veterans throughout England and Wales on their journey towards employment – and writing a good CV is an essential step on that journey. Here …

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Sergeant MAjor Glenn Haughton giving a talk for The Poppy Factory

Sergeant Major Glenn Haughton boosts employee wellness through coronavirus

Grace Andrews 24 June 2020 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

Our Vice Patron and the UK Armed Forces’ Mental Health and Well-being Champion, Sergeant Major Glenn Haughton OBE has been supporting us by boosting employee wellness for our corporate partners.  …

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The Poppy Factory Annual Review 2019

Grace Andrews 23 March 2020 Disability, Events, Fundraising, General, Getting you back to work, History, Impact reports, Jobs, Military, Volunteering

The Poppy Factory’s employability service helps change the lives of hundreds of veterans with health conditions each year, and our work as a charity is developing all the time. We …

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Steve seeks support to weather the storm

Dan Hodges 19 February 2020 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

After serving a full 23 years in the Royal Navy, Steve enjoyed a successful career in the NHS until drinking, depression and debt took their toll. With support from The …

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Employment support for wounded, injured and sick veterans is worth £5.7m

Dan Hodges 18 September 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Impact reports, Jobs

New study measures the social value of The Poppy Factory’s employability service, which supports hundreds of ex-Forces men and women into work each year. For every £1 invested in the …

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Wildlife inspires Andrea to sketch out a new career

Sam Sowemimo 18 September 2019 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Andrea Bartlett served in the Royal Army Medical Corps for 12 years until she developed a degenerative optic nerve disease that runs in her family. After being medically discharged, the …

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Extremely rewarding work for Steven

Joanna Jacobson 3 September 2019 Case Studies, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

Former Royal Fusilier Steven Collins experienced tragedy when three of his comrades were killed by a roadside bomb while out on patrol in Iraq on his birthday. After leaving the …

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Getting to know… Employability Team Manager, Adam

Sam Sowemimo 8 July 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Our Getting You Back To Work team comprises of 15 highly skilled Employability Consultants who work with veterans with health conditions to find jobs within their local communities. Adam is …

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New RNRMC funding will support more veterans with health conditions into work

Sam Sowemimo 4 July 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

Wounded, injured or sick veterans who have served in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines and need help moving back into work will benefit from new funding for The Poppy …

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The Poppy Factory wins national employment award

Joanna Jacobson 21 June 2019 Disability, Events, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

The Poppy Factory has been named winners of the Disability and Health Employment category at the ERSA Employability Awards for its work supporting veterans with health conditions get back into …

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Family fun on the poppy trail at Richmond May Fair

Joanna Jacobson 12 May 2019 Disability, Events, Fundraising, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Families visiting the Richmond May Fair had great fun following the big red poppies in our trail on Saturday, May 11th. Our staff and volunteers were challenging young people to …

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Getting to know… Employability Consultant Katy

Joanna Jacobson 12 April 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Our Getting You Back To Work team comprises of 14 highly skilled Employability Consultants who work with veterans with health conditions to find jobs within their local communities. Katy is …

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Holly Tucker joins The Poppy Factory as Vice Patron

Joanna Jacobson 11 April 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

The Poppy Factory is proud to announce that Holly Tucker MBE, co-founder of the online retailer, notonthehighstreet, and founder of Holly & Co., is to become our newest Vice Patron. …

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Pilot study will improve employment prospects for ex-Service personnel with health conditions

Joanna Jacobson 8 April 2019 Disability, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

Ex-Service personnel who are being assisted with physical and mental health issues will also be offered intensive employment support in a pioneering pilot by The Poppy Factory, funded by The …

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Yvette’s Story

Joanna Jacobson 29 March 2019 Case Studies, Disability, General, Getting you back to work, History, Jobs, Military

Yvette served in the Army for 10 years, seeing active duty in the First Gulf War and Bosnia, where she drove heavy military vehicles for the Royal Logistics Corps. But …

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Getting to know… Team Manager Tom

Joanna Jacobson 29 March 2019 General, Getting you back to work, Jobs

We pride ourselves in delivering a truly personal service that is adapted to each veteran we work with. Tom is one of our three Team Managers who oversees the team in the …

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Annual Review 2018

Joanna Jacobson 28 March 2019 Disability, Events, Fundraising, General, Getting you back to work, History, Jobs, Military, Volunteering

We ensure that we keep our supporters up to date with what we do and where their generous donations go. The Poppy Factory Annual Review 2018 is now available and …

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