Success Stories

Please click on the links to find out how our customers and employers feel about their success at work. (You can also view all of Pluss' case studies in Word click here).

Dont foget to visit YouTube and watch our videos of Thomas, Sarah, David, Billy,and Joanne.

Customers with a learning disablity

Arthur
Arthur's employer says "As a business we have gained a fantastic atmosphere, we have customers that come here just to see Arthur. Literally, every other day we have someone compliment Arthur."  Read more about Arthur at McDonalds

Charlotte
Charlotte says "Working is brilliant. Before I just felt like a nobody. Now I feel like a somebody. It’s made a major difference to my life. I am living like a normal person now". Read more about Charlotte at Torbay Council

Jack
In this case study, Jack is described by his employer as "Incredible" and "my star member of staff". Read more about Jack at Halcyon House

Jo
Jo, 21, works for Pluss as a Receptionist at our busy Head Office in Exeter. Jo has Downs Syndrome and a hearing impairment. Read more about Jo at Pluss

Nick
Nick is a valued and hard working member of the Sodexo team. He is well liked by all colleagues and is considered the life and soul of the party. Read more about Nick at Sodexo

Customers with a mental health issue

Pat
Pat's award winning account. Powerful and inspiring  Read more about Pat at Plymouth Hosptials NHS Trust

Ryan
Ryan was attacked by fire arms whilst serving in Afghanistan. He has a hearing impairment, post-traumatic stress and obsessive compulsive disorder. Ryan started with Pluss as a job coach and now works for Pluss' IT department.. Read about Ryan at Pluss

Sally
Sally was in her final year at university when she experienced her first psychotic episode. Read how Pluss supported Sally to negotiate reasonable adjustments as she enters a new job. Read Sally's story

Customers with a physical disability or health condition.

Andy
Andy, 50, is a Wildlife Release Manager for Secret World. In 1994, he fell 25 feet on to a railway line and was admitted to hospital with a suspected broken neck, severely damaging his back and neck. Read Andy's story

Billy
Billy is an Estate Worker - his main duties include feeding and caring for animals and grounds maintenance. Billy has a hearing impairment and a learning disability. Read Billy's story. You can also watch Billy's video.
Tony
Tony Boucher, 59, is a full time Maintenance Manager for Secret World. Previously a builder, Tony was already in employment when he discovered he had Multiple Sclerosis. Read Tony's moving story.

Terry
Whilst a successful business man, Terry developed Metacarpal Syndrome. Following an incredibly difficult period of bereavement and alchohol dependency, Terry now works for Pluss as a Trainee Welder / Fabricator. Read Terry's story.

If you would like any of these case studies in a different format, please contact paul.stevens@pluss.org.uk

If you would like to share your story with Pluss, please contact geraldine.scott-smith@pluss.org.uk