MP Richard Harrington praised the success a Watford firm has had getting people back in to work.

The Watford MP toured the Kennedy Scott headquarters on Friday and praised the firm’s “unsung heroes of falling unemployment”.

The Station Road-based firm has been providing welfare to work and employment training programmes to companies, including JobCentre Plus and its predecessor, since 1989.

Mr Harrington said: “The staff seem genuinely dedicated to helping people get on with their lives and get back to work, they offer a tailored, personal advice and practical support not just while people are looking for work – but also afterwards.

“This model that we have in Watford works so well, and it was good to meet so many people who have benefitted from the programme”.

Founder and Chief Executive of Kennedy Scott, Teresa Scott, thanked Mr Harrington for his visit.

She added: “Many of our customers face significant challenges as they seek to get back to work - some have serious health problems or challenging disabilities and have often been long term unemployed - they need the kind of individualised holistic support we can offer.

"Getting a job takes perseverance and courage and we are very proud of every person we have helped back into work.”