FST is committed to supporting people with mental health issues or other disadvantages, including drug and alcohol recovery problems or a history of offending, access work. Find out more about the work we do here: https://t.co/UIG3F1DDBo #Charity #Mentalhealth

We are delighted to announce that First Step Trust have been shortlisted for a UK Social Enterprise Award: Technology Social Enterprise of the Year.

Our work experience programs give people the chance to develop their confidence!

It is absolutely vital to the success of your business to maintain and prioritize the physical and mental well-being of your employees. https://t.co/ClXC1pdHY0

Did you know that we use VR technology to support people back into the workplace? Find out more:

Abbevilles restaurant at Clapham common provides freshly prepared food and also works within the local community providing work placements and training for people with mental health issues and other disadvantages in Lambeth. #Clapham

If you're receiving support from a GP, Community Mental Health Team or other mental health professional and would like to gain work experience get in touch!

Trading Places™ is about asking senior executives and others to come and work alongside people with disadvantages. Nick Hewer took part back in 2018 in First step trust’s SMaRT garages, here is what he has to say.

“I think about myself differently now. I’ve found something I’m good at and that’s a new feeling, a buzz.” - A Workforce member. We provide a supportive workplace where people can learn to handle the responsibilities of working life! https://t.co/IAHoUuDU7G

We have around 30 years experience in providing real work experience, on the job training and salaried employment for people excluded from working life! Find out more about the work we do here: https://t.co/JjCFejSP5r #Charity #Mentalhealth

Our approach is about supporting our workforce members to utilise the skills and experience they have whilst learning new skills and building their confidence.

Working with both commercial and private customers and using the latest in automotive equipment our SMaRT® Garage offers MOT testing for class 4, 5 & 7 vehicles as well as mechanical repairs and servicing to all makes and models https://t.co/u3nrpnALoD

"The minute people put on a VR headset, it's immersive. They're not in prison" Learn how #technology is transforming training and education in prisons with @FirstStepTrust @niacro Inside Connect @Meganexus_Ltd & Socrates Software https://t.co/n5GQhoO4KQ

Our learning pathways treat every individual with respect and enable independence and dignity! Take a look at the work we do on our website: https://t.co/FwFqfJ0OfC #Charity

We've been using VR technology in our training! It gives people real world experience and a chance to learn while staying in a safe environment, it's also great fun! https://t.co/sZisNCJuO7 #FridayFeeling #tech

"The individuals here are passionate about what they do and the jobs they do and the benefits they get are critical to their wellbeing.” Geoff Streetley, Managing Director of Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company. Find out more:

Smart Pathways is scoping a programme, initially in motor vehicle maintenance collaborating with the Institute of Motor Industry awarding body and Halfords to break down barriers in this employment sector through the prototype of a Virtual Garage

Abbevilles restaurant at Clapham common provides freshly prepared food! We also work within the local community providing work placements and training for people with mental health issues and other disadvantages in Lambeth. #ClaphamCommon

We are using VR Technology to support people back into work environments! #Tech

The importance of scheduling in time for meditation to support mental health in the workplace: https://t.co/JX5ESKkKP1 #MentalHealth