Do any of these statements apply to you?

 "I’d like to be more financially independent"

"I’m not sure what work I’d like to do"

"I’m thinking about Self Employment options"

"I don’t think employers will be sympathetic to my health condition"

"I want to find out more about my employment options"

"I’m not sure if I’m able to work and I would like some advice"

If so, then the Kennedy Scott Advice & Guidance project can help.Or if these statements sound familiar but do not exactly describe your needs, then perhaps Confident to Work, our sister project, is for you.We understand that the work you do must be suitable for your health condition. We want you to see what you can do, what you would enjoydoing and help you understand how you can manage your condition in the workplace.  

About Advice & Guidance

 The project can give you the information you need to help you decideabout your work options and how to move into the employment of yourchoice. The project lasts up to 7 weeks, is provided without cost to you and does not affect your benefits. Your own Personal Development Coach supports you throughout your time on the project, working with you step by step to help you attain your goals.  We can also offer you:.

• A chance to discuss what help you need.
• Sensible advice on how to combine work with your health condition.
• A Counsellor for support with any emotional issues.
• Expert advice from a resident Occupational Therapist.
• Guidance on Self Employment from the specialists (InBiz).
• Free complementary therapies to help you relax

Are you eligible?

These services are free and available to anyone currently living in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight or Kent and claiming an incapacity benefit. Such benefits include Incapacity Benefit (IB), SevereDisability Allowance (SDA), Income Support (IS) claimed by reason of sickness or disability and certain other disability benefits.

Finding out more

Call or come see us for an informal discussion that will help you decide if this is the right project for you. We have locations across the region and can also arrange to meet you locally. Why not try one of our complementary therapies, completely free of charge and with no obligation to sign up to the project?

Your local Kennedy Scott Centre