Published: February 27, 2023
Ashley first engaged with Access to Industry at a time when they were at a particularly low point following unemployment, related mental illness disorders, and alcohol dependency. In their own words, they were: “very isolated, with low mood and anxiety, feelings of despair and hopelessness, and chaotic drinking.” They were actively looking for “structure and […]
Published: January 16, 2023
Kai first engaged with Access to Industry when he accessed the help of our EdinMe youth service and joined the Living Life To The Full short course, run in cooperation with Rock Trust, aimed at helping improve mental health and wellbeing. In Kai’s words: “before engaging with Access to Industry, I felt like I had […]
Published: July 29, 2022
I first engaged with Access to Industry as I was looking for a job for months, but nothing positive came up. I had two interviews, but neither of them were successful. When I contacted Access to Industry, I was looking for help to find a job. In addition, I was hoping for support with my […]
Published: May 25, 2022
Rose was with Access to Industry, across the Services, for over six years. She first heard about us through a substance use programme and, after a big relapse stopped her working, she accessed our help. The support was invaluable to setting her on a better path: “It got me out and meeting people and helped […]
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