The Work Development Service is responsible for successful projects such as the Neighbourhood Environment Action Teams which goes from strength to strength.
Debora Webb, service manager for The Work Development Service says that “the benefits to the neighbourhoods of Swansea cannot be underestimated with residents queuing up to sing the praises of the work of the teams, complimenting them on their efforts in cleaning up the streets”
Feedback from service users
“People in the community now see me in a good way”
“I travel to work myself, I’m independent and getting paid”
“I am really enjoying it, being outside and working, and contributing”
Feedback from carers:
“My son’s skills have improved greatly. By addressing his support needs, his confidence and self-esteem has grown enormously and he now feels confident enough to enter paid employment”
“Thank you for giving my son a future”
Gary Sheaf, Cwmbwrla Day Centre Manager said:
“The ESF funding through COASTAL has enabled mental health day services in Swansea to provide additional educational opportunities such as; practical courses in dry stone walling, cob building and car maintenance allowing Service users to develop new skills along side academic courses.”
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