I thought my working days were over...

...but luckily I was given the support to start taking small steps...not pushed into doing anything, just helped to believe in myself a little more. I got help, got a job, and it’s changed my life.

Giving local people the knowledge and independence to create better lives for themselves and their communities through employment

We know everyone is different, that's why our service is tailored around you and your needs. We work with a range of people including health professionals, employment specialists and local community organisations to create a support package to help you find the right job, at the right time.

Work and Health provides support for those unemployed people with health conditions or disabilities. It is also designed to help those individuals who have been out of work for a long time as well as those who might need some specialist support.

Emergency contact over the festive period

Our centres will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024 until 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2025.

During this period, we will be operating an ‘on-call’ service.

Please only use these numbers in case of emergency.

If you require assistance before our centres re-open in the new year, please contact

27th December – Laura Roberts – 07785 612585
30th December – Stephen Ward – 07384 832028
31st December – Rachel Davies – 07827 236847

For all other non-urgent queries, please text or email your Keyworker who will respond when our centres re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025.

For urgent support, please use the numbers are below:

For medical or mental health support: contact your GP or NHS111
Samaritans (24hrs) 116123
Saneline Helpline (6pm to 11pm) 0845 767 8000
Mindinfoline (9am to 6pm) 0300 123 3393
Crisis Point helpline (24hrs) 0161 225 9500
Lesbian & Gay Foundation Helpline 0161 235 8000

Our Services in your Community

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What will you get out of Work and Health?

Key Worker

Your employment specialist will help you find a job and will ensure you get the advice, guidance and support you need to move into work at your pace

Online Support

Access to a digital service that allows you to do things your way. Accessible 24/7, you can schedule your own appointments at a time and date that suits you, join online courses that you know will benefit you, and look for jobs that match your skills. Digital support will be provided to help you navigate the hub

Free Learning

Take part in online health or skills training packages including fit club, back care and creating a CV. Or, join one of many face-to-face courses supporting you with anything from managing your health condition, setting up online banking, understanding your strengths or enhancing your IT skills

Flexible and Easy to Access

Join us in one of our friendly, open office spaces or meet in locations where you feel comfortable such as a coffee shop, community centre or maybe even your local library

Wellbeing

Physical and mental health support from our in-house qualified professionals, local community experts and specialist health organisations that we have built relationships with to ensure that you have access to a range of wellbeing support that best suits your needs

Specialist Support

Help with barriers such as substance abuse, addiction or rehabilitation. We can also support with issues such as housing and homelessness

Employer Relationships

Access to vacancies with local and national employers, who we can work with to explain your individual situation. Or, if self-employment is something you are interested in we can provide expert advice

Local Community Links

If we don’t specialise in it we will find you someone who does. Our local partnerships mean that we can put you in touch with the right people or work with your current support network to ensure you get an all-round service

Helping People

Stuart Reid, 36, was out of work for five years and experienced severe depression, made worse by his fruitless job search. Three months later Stuart’s confidence soared.

"I went from having zero confidence and not wanting to leave the house, to earning my own money and rebuilding my self-respect. I was so nervous when I first attended but they eased my worries and helped in so many practical ways. I'm making new friends at work and feel like I have a purpose in life again. I'm looking forward to working my way onwards and upwards."

Victoria Colyer has always worked but three years ago she found herself out of work with her confidence and self-esteem at an all-time low.

“I received friendly, non-judgemental support and was even helped to sort out my benefits. At the beginning the thought of work made me feel nervous. My Key Worker found a vacancy that they thought I would be perfect for, but I wasn’t so sure. They taught me to recognise my strengths, gave me the confidence to apply and helped me with my CV and interview skills. Eight months later I am in the same role with money in my pocket and plans to decorate my house! If someone had told me that my life would be like this a year ago I never would have believed them. I am happier than ever.”

Isobel Reid, 56, has battled with a serious back condition, mental health problems and alcohol addiction for much of her adult life. Having given up drinking four years ago, Isobel found a job despite being out of work for 37 years.

“Slowly my nerves settled and I really benefitted from hearing the experiences of others. I felt really important; to think a large company like Mitie wanted me. I am so much more outgoing now and hope that my experiences can help others in similar situations. I’ve learnt not to make excuses for myself. I got help, got a job, and it’s changed my life."

We are no longer taking referrals to this programme.

To find out what employment support is available in your area, please speak to your local Jobcentre Plus. To find out more about Ingeus employment services, please visit www.ingeus.co.uk.

Who We Are

Work and Health is delivered across the North West in partnership with:

Ingeus makes sure people have the skills, support and behaviours to get jobs, gain independence and become productive employees

Halton Borough Council are an experienced end-to-end provider and have fully integrated links with local services

Pluss are an award winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people with disabilities and other disadvantages move towards and into employment each year

Our Locations

Ingeus Blackburn

Unit B First Floor
St Johns Court
Ainsworth Street
Blackburn
BB1 6AR

Ingeus Barrow

Lesser Kings Hall
Hartington Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 5SR

Ingeus Blackpool

Enterprise Centre
291-305 Lytham Road
Blackpool
FY4 1EW

Ingeus Carlisle

Room 23 - 31 2nd Floor
Bourne House
Milbourne Street
Carlisle
CA2 5XF

Ingeus Huyton

Huyton Ground
Education Offices
Huyton Hey Road
Huyton
L36 5YH

Ingeus Lancaster

The Storey
Meeting House Lane
Lancaster
LA1 1TH

Ingeus Liverpool

First Floor
State House
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 4TR

Ingeus Nelson

Suite 107
Pendle Business Centre
Commercial Road
Nelson
BB9 9BT

Ingeus Preston

Suite 1
Eighth Floor
Marshall House
Lawson Street
Preston
PR1 2QD

Ingeus Southport

Suite D
45-51 Shakespeare Street
Southport
PR8 5AB

Ingeus St. Helens

World of Glass
Chalon Way
St Helens
WA10 1BX

Ingeus Whitehaven

The Senhouse Centre
3 Senhouse Street
Whitehaven
CA28 7ES

Ingeus Workington

Best Life Building People First
4-8 Oxford Street
Workington
CA14 2AH

British Sign Language Services

If you're a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can contact us using InterpretersLive! This service enables access to on demand and pre-booked, qualified NRCPD British Sign Language interpreters, 24 hours a day, 365 a year. Find out more.