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WorkWAYS

WorkWays provides information, advice and practical assistance to enable easier access to learning and work. If mental health is an issue in finding or maintaining employment, training, learning opportunities and voluntary work, then WorkWays may be able to help.

WorkWays is for...

• People aged 18-65 and supported in their mental health by their GP
  • We are available to people living in Exeter and East Devon and can offer a limited service to those in Mid Devon. To arrange an appointment, download an application form or contact us. Alternatively Discover the Journey to Learning & Work on this site and take advantage of our self-assessment facility.
• Employers and Learning & Work Organisations
• WorkWays has many Linked Employers, over 50 Affiliated Organisations and holds a wide range of information on local learning and work services.
• Carers, health and social care professionals and anyone else who may find the service helpful.

WorkWays also facilitates MINDFUL EMPLOYER, a mental health awareness and enabling initiative led by and provided for employers launched in October 2004, which incorporates a Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health and provides a wealth of resources, links and information connected to the recruitment and retention for people with mental ill health.

Through WorkWays work in conjunction with the University of Exeter's Disability Resource Centre support for students is provided. WorkWays also supports SWEMPNET, which encourages good practice in promoting the employment of people with mental health needs through the sharing of information through a network of practitioners throughout the South West.

WorkWays doesn't provide learning and work activities itself but works closely with organisations who do. They are not a counselling service nor do they provide therapy.

WorkWays plans to look at expanding the service to other areas of Devon and to cater for 16 and 17 year-olds. Look out for details of these and other developments by revisiting WorkWays site and for other news and events.

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