Is Remploy still going?

Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: Our programmes continue to operate. In line with government guidance, we have reopened a number of our branches and offices for face-to-face delivery. All of our reopened sites are fully COVID safety compliant and have been inspected by health and safety professionals.

How can Remploy help me?

For individuals, our support includes: Boosting your confidence and motivation. Searching and applying for jobs, including CVs and interview practice. Identifying your skills, abilities and job goals.

What does Remploy stand for?

Enterprise business and factories Remploy was originally established under the terms of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944, to directly employ disabled persons in specialised factories. It opened its first factory in Bridgend, Wales, in 1946.

Why is it called Remploy?

‘Remploy’ was an early brand name which was originally registered by the Ex-Services Employment Corporation. Derived from ‘re-employ’, the name was adopted by Remploy in 1946. Until then it was called the Disabled Persons Employment Corporation.

Where can I find a Remploy branch in the UK?

We have branches all over the UK, use our branch finder to find your local office. Click on one of the letters below to find your nearest Remploy branch.

What are Remploy workers doing now, BBC News?

Most, when they think of Remploy, think factories but they have been operating as a recruitment service for many years. And since the last factory wound up, Remploy has developed into a specialist recruitment service that has managed to find 100,000 disabled people jobs in the past five years. One of those is Tony Hammett.

When is Remploy going to be on the market?

Now there are calls for more specialist services like Remploy to appear on the market. As of March next year, Remploy will have been sold by the government and be under new ownership. There is great hope that whoever takes over can continue Remploy’s legacy of getting disabled people into work.

How can I get a job with Remploy?

Remploy is a Disability Confident Leader . If you’re interested in joining us, check out our current vacancies (which goes to an external site) or send us a speculative CV to [email protected].