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Swansea event celebrates thousands of lives transformed  through employment programme 

MAXIMUS welcomed three members of the Senedd to a special event at the Grand Hotel in Swansea  on 31st January 2025, celebrating the transformational impact of Maximus’ specialist employment  services. 

For the last seven years, Maximus has been offering up to 21 months of tailored, intensive support  through the Work and Health Programme (WHP) to individuals facing challenges to employment. In  addition, the Work and Health Programme Pioneer (WHPP) has been further supporting those with  additional barriers, including veterans, carers, refugees, and others in need of assistance since its  launch in September 2023. In Swansea, more than 1,700 people have so far been supported through  these services, with thousands more supported across South West Wales.  

At the event, attendees celebrated the incredible achievements of participants, partners, and employers  who have made a lasting impact on those with disabilities and health conditions in Wales, with awards  presented by Senedd members. 

Awards were presented to An Apple A Day CIC, a member of our Community Partnership Network for  the last five years, who has been committed to supporting job seekers across Wales. While our  employer partner, TUI, was also recognised for their innovative partnership with Maximus. WHP  participant Lewis David Rees received the Outstanding Achievement Award after overcoming  significant health challenges to return to his ministry work. 

Rebecca Evans MS, Member of the Senedd for Gower, who presented an award, said: “It was a  great pleasure to celebrate the success of the Work and Health Programme across South West Wales  since 2017. The work has all been about transforming people’s lives, and it was wonderful to hear the  individual stories of people who have been helped – and to see the passion and commitment of the  staff.” 

Maximus has been a leading provider of employment and disability support services in Wales for more  than 75 years, helping individuals with health conditions and disabilities overcome significant barriers  to employment and secure sustainable work. 

Fundamental to our delivery is the innovative Community Partnership Network, which brings together  the best of private, public and voluntary sector organisations to collaborate, innovate and deliver a range  of integrated services, such as, skills training, health and social care services, debt advice and mental  health support.  

As a Disability Confident Leader, promoting disability confidence remains at the heart of our approach.  By developing strong relationships with hundreds of local and national employers, we’re empowering  employers to build accessible and inclusive workplaces for our participants, ensuring every individual  has the opportunity to thrive.

Claire Davies, Regional Contracts Director at Maximus, said: “Maximus is proud to support people  with multiple barriers across Southwest Wales find sustainable employment and it was wonderful to  welcome Rebecca Evans and Althaf Hussain to celebrate the success of our programmes.

“Looking  ahead, we are excited to continue building on this success, expanding our support to even more  individuals in the area. Through initiatives like the Work and Health Programme (WHP) and Work and  Health Programme Pioneer (WHPP), we are able to not only help individuals overcome barriers to  employment but also contribute to the local economy by empowering people to build fulfilling, long-term  careers.” 

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