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Pluss launches new Social Enterprise 'Future Clean'
Monday 19th May 2010
Pluss were delighted to launch new Social Enterprise 'Future Clean' at the Plymouth Regent Street and Mayflower Street car parks.
Pluss are delighted to be jointly launching 'Project Search'
Monday 16th April 2010
Brand new to the UK, Project Search supports young people with learning disabilities through internships with large local employers. In this case, Derriford Hospital.
Simons success in to paid work
Friday April 9th 2010
Terrific to read about Simon in todays Express and Echo
Bens success at HMV
1st April 2010
Ben is the first person to ever enter in to paid work at HMV through the Governments Workstep programme. He told his story to celebrate World Autism Awareness day
Pluss moves Head Office
Monday 1st March 2010
With effect from 1st March, Pluss is relocating from its office at Gilbert House to:
2nd Floor, Basepoint Business Business Centre, Yeoford Way, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8LB (Click here for multimap).
You can still contact Pluss on 01392 224440 or email pluss@pluss.org.uk.
The relocation aims to provide even better facilities for both staff and customers, to help us achieve our aim to provide services that support the employment of disabled and disadvantaged people - always to include those furthest from the labour market.
Martin Davies meets Sarah Brown
December 2009
Martin Davies attended an autism event at Whitehall held by Sarah Brown, the Prime Ministers wife.
16+ What next event
Wednesday 28th October 2009
Pluss had a large presence at the 16+ What Next event held at Plymouth Guildhall. The event provided young people with disabilities a chance to find out about work, training, health and leisure, and the next step into adulthood.
Mindful Employer event in Bristol
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Led and supported by employers, the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff. Stress, depression and anxiety are estimated to be the cause of more working days lost than any other work-related illness. Sick pay reduces profits. Covering absent workers adds more pressure. Loss of valued and talented people costs more than money. With the right support, people with mental health issues can and do stay in work. With the right support, you can continue to deliver your business. Click here for details
Pluss staff taking part in 180 mile cycle challenge
Thursday 30th July to Friday 31st July 2009
Pluss staff are taking part in a two day, 180 mile cycle challenge between our own main sites to raise money for Bliss, the special care baby charity (Registered charity No. 1002973). The cycle challenge will start in Bridgwater at 8:30 on Thursday, and then on to Barnstaple, and overnight to Lydford. Friday they will be on to Plymouth, Torbay and then finishing at Head Office in Exeter early Friday evening.
Please support staff and sponsor them http://www.justgiving.com/PlussCycleChallenge/
Joint venture is Worthwhile
Monday 29th June 2009
Pluss and Shekinah Mission have launched a joint social enterprise, Worthwhile Trading, selling only recycled or sustainable products in Plymouth City Centre. The stall, at the top of the City Centre on Old Town Street, opended today, and will be trading for the summer period.
Products include belts from recycled hoses, bags from drinks cartons, and coasters from circuit boards.
Pluss welcomes Bridgwater MP
Friday 12th June 2009
Pluss were pleased to welcome Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater to its Somerset site. Mr Liddell-Grainger was given a tour of our enterprises, spekaing with managers and staff to see the quality services being offered to people with disabilities.
Click here to read the press release
A partnership that works more than both ways
Friday 3rd April 2009
Plymouth Sutton MP Linda Gilroy attended a meeting to celebrate the partnership between Pluss and The Resttlement Agency in Plymouth.
Click here to read the press release
Pluss awarded Gold for Health @ work
Monday 9th February 2009
Pluss have again been awarded the Gold level at the Health at Work Awards.
The purpose of the Health @ Work award is to help workplaces implement healthy living policies and schemes.
For more information click here
Pluss respond to 'Getting a Life' Consultation
Friday 30th January 2009
Pluss have responded to the 'Getting a Life' consultation, the draft learning disability plan for Torbay.
Click here to view the response (PDF)
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