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Urvish joined the GREAT project to boost his confidence and result in employment. The unforeseen Covid 19 pandemic however, presented new challenges for him, including increased isolation.

Before joining the GREAT project, Kieran lived at home with his parents and three children. Kieran wanted support to find employment but needed help to overcome multiple barriers including anxiety, lack of confidence and social skills.

Since graduating in 2018 with a Business Management degree, Amira had done agency work but was looking for a full time permanent position Admin role.

Sukhwinder faced multiple barriers that prevented him from finding work, but he had had enough and decided to find support with the GREAT Project.

Aimee wanted help to overcome the barriers to work she faced, as she was determined to return to work.

Like most other organisations, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council has been planning how to respond to COVID-19 – identifying critical services, planning to keep them open and thinking about the wider implications for residents and communities.

How the GREAT Project plans to move forward during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Shannon was referred to the GREAT Project by her carer, who she had lived with for many years from Shared Lives through Leicestershire County Council.

After leaving school, Josh Wick*, a young man with a learning disability, needed support to find work.