• There are just over 3 million working age people in Scotland. 

• Long term unemployed people (12 months or more) make up almost 19% of benefit claimants.

• Total employment in Scotland is at its highest for around 40 years.

• More than 100,000 people in Scotland are officially unemployed.

• Almost 300,000 people who are not working are classed as long-term sick.

• Disabled people of working age are more likely than non-disabled people to be out of work and claiming benefits.

• In 2002, Momentum assisted 247 long-term unemployed people to move towards work.

• Our clients are supported to find ways of overcoming the challenges that are preventing them from entering or sustaining employment and are assisted to gain qualifications, skills and work experience which will enable them to confidently compete in the labour market.

• Our specialist employment programmes include Gateway To Work, RRS, Workability, Work Prep and Work Step.

• Momentum is a national not-for-profit organisation, which works in partnership throughout Scotland to assist disabled and excluded people to identify and achieve their goals and to maximise their independence.
  

For further information see our employment services section.

Momentum Scotland is a company limited by guarantee and having charitable status. Registered in Scotland no CS127950. Scottish Charity No SC004328. Registered Office: The Stables, Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP.