{"id":4132,"date":"2023-01-06T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T10:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/mental-health\/?page_id=4132"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:23:49","slug":"individual-placement-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/mental-health\/our-work\/individual-placement-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Individual Placement Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NHS England and NHS Improvement aims to help tens of thousands of people with severe mental illness\u00a0 find and keep their employment through the Individual Placement and Support scheme. IPS is a priority for Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re living with a severe or enduring mental health condition and looking for work, individual placement and support can help.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u00a0an employment support service designed to help people with mental health challenges find and stay in paid jobs that match your\u00a0skills and interests.<\/p>\n<p>In Greater Manchester.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pureinnovations.co.uk\/individual-placement-and-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pure Innovations<\/a><\/strong>, working alongside PossAbilities and The Growth Company, have already helped hundreds of people take steps toward meaningful employment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How individual placement and support can help you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is designed to support you in achieving your employment goals, whatever they may be.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s all about you\u00a0\u2013 help to\u00a0find a job that suits your skills, interests, and preferences.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s your choice\u00a0\u2013 there are no requirements about being \u2018job-ready.\u2019 If you want to work,\u00a0 will support you.<\/li>\n<li>It works alongside your mental health team\u00a0\u2013 specialists work closely with mental health professionals to provide the right level of support for you.<\/li>\n<li>It offers personalised benefits advice\u00a0\u2013 if you\u2019re worried about how work might affect your benefits, they can guide you.<\/li>\n<li>It connects you with employers\u00a0\u2013 specialists can introduce you to potential employers who match your career interests.<\/li>\n<li>It provides ongoing support\u00a0\u2013 you can receive up to nine months of job-seeking support and an additional three months of support once you start working.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s completely free\u00a0\u2013 it is voluntary, and you can choose to take part at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Who can access <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re receiving support from a community mental health team and want to work, individual placement and support is here for you. You can be referred by your mental health team or self-refer if you meet the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get started today<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to explore work opportunities with dedicated support,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pureinnovations.co.uk\/individual-placement-and-support\/#REFER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can find out more, make a referral or self-refer here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your journey towards meaningful employment starts here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Life-changing\u2019 mental health employment support service helps local woman. <\/strong>An Oldham woman has praised NHS Oldham talking therapies for changing her life and giving her hope for a brighter future.\u00a0Her therapist referred her to service\u2019s dedicated employment team late last year, where she connected with employment adviser Adam Iqbal.\u00a0Adam&#8217;s understanding and empathetic approach played a crucial role in Joana&#8217;s journey. 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