The Poppy Factory - supporting veterans into employment

Last updated: 09/03/2023

The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions on their journey into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.

Support into employment

  • Advice on job opportunities to match each veteran’s skills and goals.
  • Support with CVs, job application forms and preparing for interviews.
  • Support with training and qualifications when they are needed for a role, including securing funding.
  • Signposting and referrals to partner organisations, with regular joint working.

In-work support

  • Regular contact with veterans after moving into employment, for up to 1 year.
  • Help identify any workplace adaptions to ensure veterans can stay at work.
  • Working with veterans and their employers to overcome barriers and find solutions, with a focus on coaching, mentoring and guidance.
  • Contact health professionals and partner organisations to ensure veterans have consistent support.

Referrals from partners can be made online using the following link Register for Our Injured Veterans Employability Service - Poppy Factory

Who to contact

Telephone
020 8939 1837
E-mail
support@poppyfactory.org
Website
The Poppy Factory website

Where to go

Address
20, Petersham Road
Richmond
Postcode
TW10 6UR

Other Details

Availability

Age Ranges
Referral required
Yes
Referral Details

Partners can use the online referral form or contact Farrah Webb on 07341731812 for an initial conversation.

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