Hiran's story

Hiran's son was diagnosed with Cluster Headaches when he was in his late teens - a condition which has prevented him from completing university, finding work or having relationships due to the severity of the pain he experiences.

Hiran's family lived in Melbourne, but were invited to take part in a medical trial in London. His son responded well to treatment and Hiran realised he needed to stay in London and find work. He didn't have many contacts in the UK and was worried that his age might make it difficult for him to find a job.

caba arranged for Hiran to work with a career coach. Together they went through the application process, refreshed Hiran's CV and online presence and identified suitable senior roles to apply for.

Hiran now has 2 interim roles in London. He and his son are able to stay in the UK while his son receives treatment.

I would not hesitate to recommend caba's services to others who find themselves needing to change countries or reorganising the way they work.

Hiran

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Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students.

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Are your services open to everyone, regardless of financial situation?

Most of our services, including mental health support and legal advice, are provided free regardless of your financial circumstances. For our financial grants, we will conduct an assessment, looking at your income and assets, to determine what help we can provide.

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere. Please visit the ACO members page to see if there is another occupational charity that can assist you.

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We assess all applications based on current circumstances. Whether you’ve received support in the past or not, we’ll discuss all your options with you. Please call us if you need our help.

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