Case Studies

Inspiring stories of individuals successfully returning to work after illness, injury, or career breaks, with practical lessons from their experiences.

Getting Fit Helped Me Return to Work: A Case Study

After three years at home with her kids, Becky got back to work and fitness helped her adjust to returning to the workplace.

How I Arranged Childcare: Case Study

One parent's story of finding childcare that worked for her demanding job and family life in Durham.

How I Updated My Skills on Maternity Leave: A Case Study

One office administrator used her maternity leave to learn new skills and move into a more challenging role at her company.

I Had a Makeover Before Returning to Work: Case Study

An HR manager got a makeover before returning to work after maternity leave to rebuild her confidence.

I Invested Redundancy Money in New Business: Case Study

How one IT trainer used her redundancy payout to start a new business instead of finding another job.

I Stumbled Into Returning to Work: Case Study

How one woman unexpectedly returned to work after finding an opportunity while caring for her young son.

I Used My Skills as a Mother to Return to Work: A Case Study

A mother returning to work after six years shares how rewriting her CV helped her land interviews and rebuild her career.

Life After Illness, Work Helped: A Case Study

Mary returned to part-time work after cancer treatment and found it helped her move forward with her life.

My Role Changed After a Sabbattical: A Case Study

How one employee negotiated a sabbatical and came back to a different role at his company.

Networking Gave Me an Opportunity to Return to Work: A Case Study

How one man used his professional network to land a job after redundancy ended his advertising career.

Night Class Helped Me to Return to Work: Case Study

A nurse returns to work after eight years away and discovers IT skills are just as important as clinical experience in modern healthcare.

Redundancy Helped Me Find a New Direction: A Case Study

How losing his bank job forced Simon Parker to finally pursue work he actually enjoyed helping small businesses.

Return to Work After 3 Children: A Case Study

A nurse returns to work after 15 years out of the job market and discovers the challenges she'll need to overcome.

Son's Illness Inspired My Return to Work: Case Study

When her son was diagnosed as deaf, a medical researcher found her way back to work by creating resources other families needed.