Stories

Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners

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Sundus’ Story

After a five-year clinical gap, Sundus has secured her first paid role in the NHS thanks to support from the Language and Re-accreditation teams.

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Olena’s Story

Olena shares how she overcame her mental health challenges and unfamiliarity with UK recruitment processes to find a job in the mental health care sector with the help of Breaking Barriers.

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Juhina’s Story

Juhina, a doctor from Syria, shares the challenges she faced when she arrived in the UK and how accessing language and re-accreditation support is helping her resume her career in medicine.

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Michelle’s story

Michelle shares how employment support has helped boost her confidence and secure a role in the UK job market

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Esraa’s story

"People see that I have a job and I'm studying a master's and think I’m successful, but I want to share my backstory, the rejections I got and the struggles I went through, so that anyone reading this is inspired to help refugees."

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Fiona’s story

Fiona is an advice and guidance volunteer with a background in HR, supporting refugees with accessing meaningful employment oppurtunities.

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Julia’s story

Julia has been volunteering as an Advice and Guidance volunteer in Manchester.