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New service helps people with mental health conditions find and keep jobs

  • Writer: Healthwatch Portsmouth
    Healthwatch Portsmouth
  • Jun 27
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 3

On 1 July 2025 the new service will the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth, and parts of Hampshire


NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has commissioned employability charity Shaw Trust to launch a free, voluntary service. IPS Together is set to help residents with mental health challenges find and stay in work.


The new service will:

  • help people get and keep good quality jobs 

  • provide careers advice and benefits information 

  • work as a part of community mental health teams

  • act as a link between mental health teams and employers


Find out more on the Shaw Trust's website.

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