A category for the main site news stories. en-gb mancala webbeads 2003-2008 http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1909/Walking-mindfully-back-to-work.html People in Derwentside who are unemployed are being given the opportunity to learn mindfulness meditation to help them return to work. Truepotential in partnership with Derwentside Employment Team are offering the 5 week course throughout 2008 in an effort to address the stress and anxiety returning to the workplace can cause. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1904/We-can-help-you-find-work.html Derwentside Employment Team continues to support residents of Derwentside in accessing training and moving into work. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1815/New-Dates-for-Self-Esteem-Workshop-Sessions.html New Dates have been announced for self-esteem (TIME) workshops, the courses alternate between Stanley & Consett. Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1844/My-Kids-are-Proud-of-Me.html The timing couldn’t have been better when Victoria Giffard was invited to the Annfield Plain Health and Lifestyle Event hosted by Derwentside Employment Team last year. Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1845/A-Job-That-Fits.html For Tom Farrey finding work that would suit his circumstances didn’t seem possible, but after meeting DET Adviser Martina Blake, Tom landed the perfect job. Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1847/Growing-in-Confidence.html Marnie Ramsey who has delivered 5 Confidence Workshops with Gary Heads, from True Potential started her long awaited maternity leave in February. DET wishes her all the best with her newborn baby. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1849/Having-your-Say.html The 2nd get together of the Derwentside Employment Team Customer Focus Group took place in the Stables at Gibside Chapel, Burnopfield on 3rd November last year. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1850/Fit-for-a-King.html A wage subsidy paid to Kings Restaurant by DET helped get David Leadbitter into work as a Restaurant Chef. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1851/“Better-Life”-Event-at-The-Lamplight-Arts-Centre-.html The ‘Health and Lifestyle’ Events Roadshow came to an end in November but the support for people of Derwentside will go on. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1852/“Better-Chance”-Workshops-.html Applying for jobs can be very daunting and competing with people who are already employed can be difficult. DET have therefore scheduled small workshops throughout the year to help our customers have the best chance possible of getting the job they really want. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1853/Drop-in-at-Annfield-Plain.html DET have increased their drop in facilities to include Annfield Plain Library every Tuesday. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1848/Getting-into-Work-Scheme.html It’s not always easy for people to get around Derwentside, and sometimes it can be the deciding factor when choosing a job. “Getting into Work” provides a taxed and fully insured Honda CG125cc motorcycle for 3 months when starting work. Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1846/What-a-difference-a-year-makes!-.html This time last year Joyce Wilkinson from Delves Lane was in a desperate place, out of work and unsure if she would ever feel the benefits of work again. Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1854/Its-Great-to-Talk.html It’s great to talk Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1855/Children-Centres-and-Employment-.html Derwentside Employment Team have developed a relationship with Sure Start and their Children’s Centres which brings support to those who need it most. Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1856/Success-for-GP-work-advice-.html Local GP helps Stanley resident get back to work Thu, 1 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1857/Every-Little-Helps.html Judith Vincent is back on track after Derwentside Employment Team helped her get the 2nd chance she deserved. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1858/Rare-books-provide-rare-WORK-opportunity.html New internet based company Julies Bookshop sells hard to find second hand books and has provided work opportunities for local people. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1859/New-Dates-for-FREE-Confidence-Workshops-.html Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1860/The-Grass-is-Greener-for-a-new-team-of-local-Grasscutters.html When Sones Landscaping were awarded the Councils Grass Cutting contract, they were signposted to Derwentside Employment Team (DET) in their bid to employ local people for local jobs. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1861/A-Fountain-of-help-for-returning-to-work.html Working with Derwentside Employment Team, Malcolm Driver, Manager of The Fountain helped a local couple get their lives back on track again when he gave them both a job in his newly refurbished pub. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1862/Green-is-the-new-back-to-work.html Martina Blake, Employment Adviser for Derwentside Employment Team helps support people with health conditions and disabilities get back to work. She partners with the Green Corridor, providing a drop in service at their premises every Wednesday. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.yourpath.org.uk/news-1863/Theres-no-health-without-mental-health.html Derwentside Employment Team (DET), works with Mental Health Employment Specialists to help people improve and manage their mental health so that work becomes an option for them again. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT