Government Partners with Employers to Address Ill-Health
The government has announced a collaborative effort with employers to combat ill-health and support continued employment across Britain. This initiative responds to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review.
Three-Year Partnership Initiative
Over the next three years, more than 60 major employers, alongside many smaller businesses, will work jointly with the government. Their goal is to tackle health-related issues that cause people to leave the workforce and hinder economic growth.
Employer-Led Vanguards Initiative
This initiative, led by employers, will transform the management of health conditions and disabilities in the workplace. It emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and improved support for returning to work.
Help more people stay employed and enhance disability inclusion in the UK.
By focusing on these areas, the program aims to keep more individuals in active employment while fostering a more inclusive workforce for people with disabilities.
Author’s summary: The government and employers unite to create a three-year partnership focused on preventing ill-health in the workplace and promoting inclusive employment across the UK.