January News Roundup: New Health Support, a Special Visit, and Greater Manchester Success

  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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  • Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
  • November's edition covers everything from WorkWell to IPS services.
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This month’s Growth in the Community newsletter explores the world of employment, justice, and wellbeing, from a new health-focused employment programme in Manchester to an exciting exchange of ideas between different countries.

Japanese Delegation Visits Salford Employment Programme

Two officials from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare visited our Salford Gateway site in December to find out more about employment support and IPS services in the UK.

Find out what they got up to.

Another Successful Year for the Growth Company's Employment Services in Greater Manchester

Our employment services in the region went from strength to strength in 2024, supporting over 12,000 individuals and engaging with nearly 800 employers through innovative programmes and partnerships.

Read the stories behind the stats.

New WorkWell Service to Boost Employment and Health Outcomes in Manchester

The Growth Company will deliver WorkWell in Manchester, providing tailored support to individuals with health-related barriers, with a view to helping them stay in or return to work.

Learn more about the programme.

Successful Refugee Employability Programme to Conclude in Yorkshire and Humber

Having supported over 1,100 refugees in the region, REP took its last referrals in December. The team will continue to support service users until 11th June 2025, when the programme will end.

Review the programme’s successes.

Spotlight On…IPS Support Services

We offer a wide range of free support to people with disabilities or health conditions who are trying to stay in or find work.

Discover more.


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The Growth Company

The Growth Company is an award-winning social enterprise with a mission to generate growth, create jobs, and improve lives. We help people and businesses across the UK to develop, grow and succeed through a range of employment, skills and business support services. We provide employment, justice, and health services across Greater Manchester, the Liverpool City Region, Lancashire, Cheshire, and Yorkshire and Humber.

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