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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.

Last year we presented at an event supporting the Syrian Refugee community into employment, 12 attendees refereed themselves onto the project.

Gurdip felt he needed support to get back on the job ladder and was facing multiple barriers including lack of skills, confidence and opportunities.

Earlier this month, the GREAT Project completed the first ‘Behind Every GREAT Man’ employability programme.

Poonam had been unemployed since having her third child. With her youngest due to start school in September, she decided now was the time to do something for herself.