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Long Term Illness Support Charity That Puts Your Wellbeing First

We offer non profit support for long term illness recovery without rushing you back to work. Your health stays at the centre of everything.

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What would help you today?

Choose the option closest to where you are. You can always change direction later.

Not sure? Tell us a little, and we’ll suggest a starting point.

Who we are

Recovery shouldn’t be lonely — and getting back to work shouldn’t cost you your health.

KND Community Organisation supports people living with long-term illness or mental health challenges. We bring together peer support, practical wellbeing tools, volunteering and employment support, so people are not left to piece it together alone.

We believe in rebuilding lives through connection, not just services. Everything moves at your pace, and slowing down is never a failure.

More about KND
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Who we support
Adults living with long-term illness or mental health challenges, and the people close to them.
How we work
Non-clinical, community-based and person-led — alongside your GP or health team, never instead of them.
What we focus on
Confidence, connection, wellbeing and, when you are ready, sustainable work.

How support works

Five steps, taken at your pace

KND’s support model builds from a first conversation to, when you are ready, a sustainable return to work. Choose a stage to see what it involves.
More about our approach

Stage 1. Warm connection

Stage 1 of 5

What happens
You talk with someone from KND about what is going on, what you would like to change and how your energy tends to vary. There is no long form and no judgement.
Who’s involved
You and a member of the KND team. A family member or supporter can join if you would like.
What you can expect
Time to be heard. You decide how much to share, and you never need to give a diagnosis.
What comes next
Together you decide whether to put a simple plan in place — or just take away some information.

Our services

Practical support, joined up around you

Use one service or several. Each is designed for people whose health and energy can change from day to day.
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Employment & development

Employment & Return-to-Work Support

Practical, recovery-aware guidance for returning to work after long-term illness or a mental health break — at a pace that protects your wellbeing.

How employment support works
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Recovery & wellbeing

Mental Health Peer Support Groups

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Recovery & wellbeing

Wellbeing Workshops

Employment & return to work

A return to work that protects your wellbeing

Returning to work after long-term illness is one of the biggest steps in recovery. KND’s employment support starts with your health and energy, then helps you rebuild the confidence and practical skills to make work sustainable.

  1. Confidence

    Recognising what you already bring, and feeling ready to talk about it.

  2. Workplace skills

    Communication, planning and managing energy through a working day.

  3. Employment readiness

    Job search, applications, interviews and conversations about adjustments.

  4. A sustainable pathway

    A gradual transition designed around your health — not a race.

Employment supportTalk to us about work
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Meet our employment advisor

Danh Tehe Amos

Volunteer Employment & Jobs Search Advisor

Decontamination Services Leader · Employment & Wellbeing Support Advisor

Danh supports people returning to work following long-term illness, combining extensive healthcare leadership experience with employment-support expertise to provide practical, compassionate guidance around confidence, job searching and sustainable career transition.

“My mission is to help you turn your experience and resilience into a strong, positive new chapter in your working life.”
Meet Danh

The programme

Structured Support Programme

For people who would like longer-term, joined-up support — from a first plan to a steady transition into work.

  1. Stage 1: Assessment & planning

    A supportive conversation-based assessment of your strengths, challenges and goals, turned into a clear roadmap you agree with.

    • Understanding your health, energy and circumstances
    • Identifying strengths and transferable skills
    • Agreeing priorities and a first step

  2. Stage 2: Support & development

    Ongoing guidance, group sessions and practical tools to build confidence, manage day-to-day challenges and stay connected.

    • Peer support groups and wellbeing workshops
    • One-to-one mentorship
    • Skills training and volunteering

  3. Stage 3: Transition to employment

    Focused preparation for work — confidence, skills and a gradual pathway into employment that respects your health needs.

    • Job search and application support
    • Preparing for employer conversations and adjustments
    • Planning a phased or gradual start
How the programme worksAsk about joining
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Community & peer support

No one heals alone

Isolation can make every symptom harder. KND creates different ways to connect, so you can find the one that feels manageable right now.

Resource hub

Trusted information, without the searching

Plain-English signposting to official sources on mental health, employment rights, benefits, jobs and skills — each with the date it was last checked.
Browse all resources
  1. Mental health resourcesUrgent help, NHS talking therapies and trusted everyday wellbeing information.6 resources
  2. Employment rights & supportSick pay, reasonable adjustments, flexible working, fit notes and Access to Work.10 resources
  3. Guides & tipsPractical KND guides on recovery, coping and returning to work — plus support for carers.6 resources
  4. Jobs & job searchOfficial job search tools, Disability Confident employers and Jobcentre support.3 resources
  5. Skills developmentFree careers advice, digital skills and courses to build confidence for work.3 resources

What support can look like

Every route is different

These are illustrative examples of how KND’s services can fit together — not the stories of real individuals.

  • If you have been off work for a long time

    Support might start with rebuilding a daily routine and joining a small group, before any talk of work. Later, employment support could help you identify suitable roles and plan a gradual start.

  • If anxiety makes leaving the house hard

    You might begin with an online group, camera off, just listening. Over time — and only if you want to — that could lead to an in-person workshop or a volunteer buddy.

  • If you are back at work but struggling

    Support could focus on managing energy through the working day, preparing for a conversation about adjustments, and finding people who understand.

Stories & guidance

Honest, practical reading on recovery and work

All stories and guides
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Peer support · · 4 min read

Can’t Leave the House? What an Online Support Group for Anxiety and Depression Is Like

If leaving home feels impossible, an online peer support group can be a gentler first step. Here is what a session is like, what to look for, and how to make your first one easier.

Not sure where to start?

Talk to KND. Tell us a little about what is going on, and we will help you find a first step that feels manageable.

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