Connect to Work: Tees Valley Partnership Event

Bringing Health, Employment and Community Services Together. Connect to Work is a voluntary, UK Government-funded programme offering personalised employment support for people living in the Tees Valley. It is designed for people who are disabled, have a health condition, or are facing complex barriers to work, and who would benefit from tailored, one-to-one support to move into meaningful employment. This interactive event will showcase programme progress, highlight evidence-based approaches to supported employment, and provide an opportunity for partners to strengthen connections and referral pathways ahead of programme delivery. You will hear from: • Connect to Work Tees Valley programme leads • The NHS Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service • An Employment Specialist delivering frontline support • A participant and/or employer sharing their experience The event will also feature an exhibition and networking space where attendees can connect with partner organisations, discuss local opportunities and explore ways of working together to improve outcomes for residents. Who should attend? • NHS and health services • Local authorities • Jobcentre Plus • Employment and skills providers • Voluntary and community organisations • Disability and mental health services • Social prescribing teams • Employer networks and businesses Why attend? • Learn about Connect to Work and the referral routes and partnership opportunities • Hear examples of successful supported employment models • Build relationships across the employment, health and care system • Help shape an integrated approach to supporting people into work • Contribute to improving life chances for Tees Valley residents Please note, places are limited to two representatives per organisation. If you're no longer able to attend, please cancel your booking or let us know so we can make your place available for someone else. By signing up to this event you are giving Tees Valley Combined Authority permission to share your details with Hartlepool Borough Council for event planning purposes. Connect to Work is funded by the UK Government and led by Hartlepool Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority.