Crewe-based social enterprise, Pathways CIC, recently welcomed Connor Naismith MP for Crewe and Nantwich, to its offices.

The visit marked the organisation's recent success in being awarded a Princess Royal Training Award, a prestigious honour approved by HRH The Princess Royal and delivered by City & Guilds.

It recognises employers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to learning, development and skills.

During the visit, Mr Naismith found out about Pathways CIC's pioneering health, work and wellbeing programmes, which operate nationally on behalf of the NHS, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

These services have been designed to create sustainable change for individuals and local communities, helping people to live happier and healthier lives.

Mr Naismith shared that he had placed an Early Day Motion in Parliament recognising Pathways CIC's exceptional achievements and its award winning evidence-based training and skills development programme for work and health.

Yvonne Clarke MBE, Managing Director of Pathways CIC with Connor Naismith MP. (Photo: Pathways CIC)

"It was a pleasure to meet Connor and discuss the work we do, and we were thrilled to find out that Pathways got a mention in Parliament through an Early Day Motion," said Yvonne Clarke MBE, Managing Director of Pathways CIC.

"This achievement is a true reflection of the dedication and passion of our staff, who work tirelessly to support individuals and communities to thrive.

"The award highlights not only the excellence of our training but also its wider impact on health, employment, and wellbeing. It is wonderful to see our innovative approach acknowledged on a national stage."

Pathways CIC identified a national training gap in integrating work and health support. To address this, the organisation developed a CPD-certified one-day Work and Health Training Programme through its Personalised Care Training Academy (PCTA).

This innovative training equips work and health coaches and frontline non-clinical staff with the skills and confidence to deliver holistic, person-centred support that helps people with health conditions to enter, remain in, or return to work.

The model promotes healthier, more inclusive workplaces and communities, reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing.

Pathways CIC will officially receive its Princess Royal Training Award at a ceremony in London on December 2nd.