Making It Work Employment

14/03/2026

Universal Credit claimants with LCWRA please read.

Some claimants are receiving journal messages inviting them to attend a chat with Jobcentre staff about support to help them return to work or prepare for work.

If you have been found to have Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity (LCWRA) and this is confirmed on your Universal Credit payment breakdown in your journal, any work related contact should be voluntary so please don't start stressing.

Carefully read the journal message you receive. Somewhere within the message it should clearly say that taking part is voluntary.

Claimants in the LCWRA group cannot be required to undertake work related activity.

If the message appears to be compulsory or does not state that it is voluntary, respond in your journal and ask your work coach why you are being asked to attend mandatory activity when you have already been assessed as meeting LCWRA criteria.

It is sensible to remind them that your journal confirms you are in the LCWRA group and therefore you are not subject to work related requirements.

You must contact them if it appears compulsory, not just ignore just incase they incorrectly sanction you.

Obviously if you wanted to go, there are quite a few voluntary courses being funded that maybe of use but ensure it is voluntary and if you find it too difficult attending, ensure they know you can stop.

If you need support you can contact the Making It Work Employment team.

Southend Care Ltd

03/03/2026

Read our latest NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Programme newsletter, number 21. Written in easy read and plain English.

The topics are:

-Learning disability register
-Sepsis
-STOMP and STAMP standards

Please share this link widely with people who you think would like to read it and find it useful. https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/about/get-involved/newsletters/

12/02/2026

Love is...... Freshly brewed coffee served with a smile from Georgina and Jenny ❤
There was lots of love in the air at Barista Meadows this week ❤
Bringing love and smiles to residents,visitors and staff ❤🥰☕🍰
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20/01/2026

Workplace visits are an integral part of the Making It Work Teams calendar. Once employment is sourced and job coaching completed the team withdraw and then complete workplace visits and check ins to keep ourselves visible to the employer and offer support and trouble shoot as needed with our clients.
Nothing brings us more joy than a workplace visit to Terrence. He is thriving in his role as part of the housekeeping team British Heart Foundation.
Southend Care Ltd

18/01/2026

Tomorrow is known as , a day some people find tougher than others 💙

If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed, or struggling, you’re not alone and support is available. Talking to someone can really help.

If you or someone you know needs urgent emotional support, please contact:

Samaritans - 116 123
Domestic Abuse UK - 0808 200 0247
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
Young Men's Mental Health - 0800 58 58 58
Young Person's Mental Health - 0800 068 4141

In a mental health emergency please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

13/01/2026

With Southend Libraries – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

09/01/2026

It’s been a strong start to 2026 at Barista Meadows. Georgina has welcomed a new barista trainee, Crystal, to the team.
Crystal brings previous café experience and is keen to develop her barista skills now to secure paid employment. She will be trained in all relevant skills by Georgina and supported by Making It Work both throughout her training and in securing paid employment once she is confident in her role.

Barista Meadows is a coffee bar based at Southend Care Ltd Brook Meadows House.

Brook Meadows is home for Brook Meadows Residential Care Meadows Home Care, Viking House, Southend Shared Lives Making It Work, Southend Care Reablement Team, and Southend Care Management and Head Office team.

We wish Crystal every success !!

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06/01/2026

At the end of 2025 the Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent - this means became law.

The new Mental Health Act 2025 is meant to change how people are treated when they need mental health support.

It aims to make care fairer, give people more choice, and make sure people are treated with respect.

Read more about mental health bill in Easy Read here:
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Plans to change the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.

06/01/2026

The Forum is a distribution point for free sim cards to those in the community who may be experiencing digital exclusion. Could you, or someone you know, benefit from free data?
No booking required - simply visit The Forum on Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 3pm - 5pm and ask a member of staff.

06/01/2026

Congratulations on 30 years of service at Iceland Ian 🏆🏆🏆.

What an incredible milestone. Thirty years of dedication, hard work, and commitment is a remarkable achievement and a true testament to Ian's loyalty and commitment. Ian's contribution over the years has been celebrated in store at Hadleigh and as supported employment we were extremely honoured to attend to help mark his amazing achievement.

Here’s to celebrating the past 30 years and Making It Work Employment and all of us at Southend Care Ltd wish you continued success in the years ahead Ian. 👏🎉

04/01/2026

04/01/2026