What the Evidence Tells Us
The four pillars of the evidence base each address a different dimension of the challenge. Together they make the case not just for trauma-informed employment support, but for this specific design: sequential, relational, long enough, and human enough.
"Trauma disrupts goal-directed behaviour. Employment interventions that do not first address physiological safety produce short-lived or no outcomes."
This finding is the evidential foundation for the Readiness phase. It explains why TRIUMPH RECLAIM cannot begin with employment support. It must begin with safety. Any programme that skips this step with this population is not just less effective. It is contraindicated by the neuroscience.
When safety comes first, everything else becomes possible.
"Women with chronic conditions are 2.3 times more likely to exit the labour market permanently following a health event."
This statistic names the scale of the problem TRIUMPH RECLAIM exists to address. Permanent labour market exit is not inevitable for this population. It is the result of insufficient support at the right time. The 26 week duration of TRIUMPH RECLAIM is a direct response to this finding.
Permanent exit is not inevitable. It is the result of insufficient support at the right time.
"Employment outcomes for people with complex health and trauma histories improve significantly with relational continuity."
Relational continuity, the same two associate practitioners present with each cohort across all seven phases, is not a design preference in TRIUMPH RECLAIM. It is an evidential requirement. The programme is structured so that the same practitioner team is present from Readiness through to Mastery precisely because the research shows that relationship is the vehicle through which outcomes are achieved.
The same two faces. The same two voices. Every step of the way. That is what trust is built from.
"Programmes including in-work support for a minimum of 12 weeks post-placement achieve significantly higher 26-week sustainability rates."
This finding is the evidence base for the Integration phase, the phase most programmes do not have at all. TRIUMPH RECLAIM does not withdraw support at job entry. It intensifies it. The sustained employment outcomes the programme targets at 13 and 26 weeks are only achievable because of this design decision.
The programme does not end at job entry. It ends at mastery.
What the Programme Measures
TRIUMPH RECLAIM uses a DWP-aligned outcomes framework. Employment starts are verified through HMRC Real Time Information. Sustained employment is measured at 13 weeks and 26 weeks post-placement. Every outcome is evidenced, documented, and reported to commissioners in both an interim report at week 30 and a final report at programme end.
| Outcome Measure | Target | How It Is Measured | When It Is Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Retention | 85% Phase R to Phase I |
Attendance records and phase registration | Interim report (week 30) and final report |
| Employment or Self Employment Rate | 60% by Phase A end |
Employment start confirmations, HMRC RTI, trading evidence | Interim report (week 30) |
| Sustained Employment at 13 Weeks | 70% of employment starts |
HMRC Real Time Information cross-referenced with programme records | Final report and ongoing milestone tracking |
| Sustained Employment at 26 Weeks | 65% of employment starts |
HMRC RTI, payslip evidence where required, employer confirmation | Final report, tracked up to 12 months post-graduation |
| Active Engagement Rate | 100% at all times |
IAP status: employed, self-employed, interviewing, or searching with a clear plan | Continuous, reported at both interim and final stages |
| Cost Per Participant | £13,000 fully loaded |
Total programme cost divided by cohort size | Final report with full cost analysis |
The Distance Travelled Data
Employment outcomes are not the only measure of impact. TRIUMPH RECLAIM tracks participant transformation across seven TRIUMPH pillars throughout the programme. This distance travelled data demonstrates measurable change even in participants who have not yet reached employment, and represents significant value to commissioners and to the broader public purse.
Each participant is assessed against all seven pillars at baseline in Phase R and re-scored at every subsequent phase. The aggregate cohort trajectory is presented in commissioner reports alongside anonymised individual journeys for illustrative cases.
Non-employment outcomes captured through the TRIUMPH pillar data, including improved health self-management, reduced crisis service usage, increased social participation, and improved family functioning, represent significant value to commissioners and to the broader public system. These outcomes are documented in every final report and tell the story of transformation even before the employment headline is achieved.
The Cost Analysis
TRIUMPH RECLAIM delivers measurable value for money at every level of the cost analysis. At £13,000 per participant fully loaded, the programme cost is recovered within eleven months through reduced NHS usage, benefits savings, and tax revenue from sustained employment. Every month beyond that eleven month point represents net public savings.
The health economics case. Each sustained participant generates £15,200 in annual public savings through reduced NHS usage, reduced benefits dependency, and tax revenue from sustained employment. Across a cohort of twelve with projected sustained employment rates applied, this equates to £182,400 in annual public savings per cohort. Cheaper programmes that produce lower sustained outcomes cost the public purse more over time, not less.
The cost per participant of £13,000 includes lead practitioner delivery, associate practitioner support, programme management, assessment materials, venue and technology, clinical supervision, evaluation, and contingency. The full cost breakdown is available in the Financial Model, which is provided to commissioners at the scoping call. The final cost report includes cost per employment start, cost per sustained outcome at 13 and 26 weeks, and the value of non-employment outcomes including health improvements, reduced benefits dependency, and improved caring capacity.
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TRIUMPH RECLAIM is a programme by Mindset + Mastery, founded by Victoria Taylor and Stephanie Brown. We work with women experiencing economic inactivity due to chronic illness, trauma, or both.
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Phone: 0208 058 4508
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