Is pain holding you back?

Get free, local job and health support

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MSK Trailblazer

If pain makes it hard to find a job or even think about your next step — Muscular Skeletal (MSK) Trailblazer is here for you.

We’re offering people who are unemployed and have a joint, bone or muscle condition health and job support in selected London boroughs six months of free, one to one support to help you build skills, manage your condition and find work that fits around your life.

MSK trailblazer operates in the following boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Limited time only apply before 28 February 2026.

You don’t need a diagnosis to join – just get in touch and we’ll do the rest.

What you'll get

Your own health and job coach

Get 1-1 support to find meaningful work that suits your health and skills.

Holistic health solutions

Receive six months of free physiotherapy, plus access to complimentary and holistic therapies tailored to your needs.

Boost your physical health

Enjoy six months of free gym membership to improve your strength and mobility.

Integrated with NHS teams

Benefit from joined-up support with NHS teams and job support that work together — no need to juggle everything alone.

Who can apply?

    • If you’re over 18 years old.
    • If you’re unemployed.
    • People with joint, bone, or muscle conditions, including chronic back, muscle, or joint pain, or mobility issues.
    • No formal diagnosis is required.
    • Live in or have a GP or Job Centre Plus in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Don’t miss out! Applications for MSK Trailblazer close on 28 February 2026. This free, life-changing support could be exactly what you need to get back on track.

How to join MSK Trailblazer – To reach us quickly simply fill in our contact form below and our team will be in touch.

Alternatively, you can join our Community Days! Where you can connect with the MSK Trailblazers team, physios, and job coaches—all in one place. These events are a fantastic opportunity to see how we can support you and are being held across West London until September.

Learn more and register for Community Appointment Days here.

We use a “No Wrong Door” approach to help you find the right service. We offer a range of local employment support programmes, including MSK Trailblazer, WorkWell, Connect to Work, and IPS into Work (for drug & alcohol support).

No matter your situation, we’ll connect you with the right service.

If you have questions, contact our friendly team on 0808 1962 386 or worksupportwestlondon@shaw-trust.org.uk.

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Delivered in partnership with

West London Alliance, North West London integrated care system, supported by Mayor of London, Funded by UK Government