Please see below a list of resources if you need support over this period:
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Health and Wellbeing Resources – Volunteer Edinburgh
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Here is a useful link from Volunteer Edinburgh which includes several helplines if you need someone to talk to over the coming weeks.New Board Directors
Into Work today announced the appointment of 2 new board Directors.
The new Board appointments include Scott Mackintosh and Jamie Szymkowiak.
Commenting on the new appointments, Valerie Bell, Chair, said:
“We are delighted to have Scott and Jamie join the Into Work Board in what we believe to be an important time for our organisation. Their combined experience in strategic development, governance and human resources will be invaluable as we continue to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions across Edinburgh and the Lothians, while we emerge from lockdown.
Scott Mackintosh has more than 25 years’ experience in the private sector and brings a number of skills and attributes that will compliment the existing Board and wider team.
On his appointment, Scott Mackintosh said:
“During my career in business I have been passionate about working with and developing people of all ages and abilities, to support them in reaching their goals. With an extensive network and strong experience in strategic and business development, I look forward to supporting the ongoing objectives and success of the Into Work proposition.”
Jamie Szymkowiak brings 15 years of experience in the employment sector, has a successful track record establishing foundations for start-up operations and is a disabled person himself.
On his appointment, Jamie Szymkowiak said:
“As a disabled person myself, I am all too aware of the challenges disabled people face securing well-paid jobs. I hope my experience as a business owner, recruitment expert and disability rights activist will support the vital work already being done by the fantastic team at Into Work.”
Into Work is still OPEN FOR SUPPORT but our office at Norton Park is currently closed in response to the COVID-19 situation.
We want to ensure our clients, colleagues and partners are safe during this period.
Our staff team are working remotely and can provide support by telephone, e-mail or video call to support you with your employment goals, or how to support you with the changes resulting from employer’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is a very unsettling time so please do not hesitate to make contact.
Please get in touch with your Into Work contact by using their e-mail address or mobile number.
If you do not know their number or e-mail then please call 0131-475-2600
Or e-mail enquiries@intowork.org.uk
Take care and keep safe, the Into Work team.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Urgent COVID-19 Update
Due to the uncertainty caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, we are putting measures in place to ensure safe delivery of Into Work’s service. We want to assure you that the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff is our top priority. As the situation evolves, we are continuing to follow advice from the UK Government and the NHS.
Today the Norton Park office building has been closed to visitors. This means we cannot provide face to face meetings with clients within our offices until further notice.
To reduce the risk of spreading the virus we are asking if our staff team can work remotely with clients and their employers, by telephone, e-mail and video calls. However we want to reassure you that our advisors are still here to help and support you with your employment goals.
If you are in employment we are here to help provide support to help you understand your workplace Coronavirus (COVID-19) procedures, sick pay or welfare benefit advice. We can also offer support to signpost you to further services that can help you during this period.
We understand that because of the situation you may have other concerns and questions that you wish to discuss with Into Work. Please do not hesitate to get in contact by telephone or e-mail.
We are here to help you.