The Families Employment Service offers one-to-one employment support to adult family members who support or care for members of the Armed Forces community with health conditions. Specialist, adaptable support is delivered over the phone, email and video call through a partnership between The Poppy Factory and The Ripple Pond. The Families Employment Specialists will work directly with the family member, with wraparound support provided by The Ripple Pond. After an initial assessment and information-gathering meeting, goals are agreed, and a tailored action plan might include: Skills assessments and identifying transferable skills Confidence building and raising aspirations Helping participants recognise their value in employment Advice on volunteering or training Introductions to other services offering benefits and financial advice, if required Support in connecting with healthcare professionals Introductions to other services and support networks, such as parents or carers networks Job application skills and preparing for interviews In-work support for those who are in employment Advocacy with employers and support with flexible working requests Encouragement and reassurance Help seeking funding for relevant training Partnership working to support in other areas, where appropriate and with consent

The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions into employment through training, wellbeing services and specialist advice.