Thousands with health conditions to get work support as advisers join GP surgeries – DWP
Over 40,000 more sick and disabled people are set to receive employment support following a £167.2m investment in the Connect to Work programme.
Brighton & Hove and West Sussex councils secure funding to support people into work
Emma Daniel said: “Everyone deserves the chance to thrive in work, and I am really pleased to see that in-work support is provided as part of this programme."
NHS Sussex rolls out ‘WorkWell’ to tackle health barriers to employment
The aim is to move care from hospitals into local communities, focus on prevention, and better join up health and employment support.
Milton Keynes City Council introduces scheme to help residents find work
A specialist team will match people with employers based on their skills and needs to make sure the roles are suitable.
Oxfordshire Employment receives recognition for disability support
Tim Bearder said: “This recognition reflects the hard work and values that underpin our supported employment services."
Careers Café to open in Grimsby offering free job support
The café is a partnership between TARGET NEL CIC and North East Lincolnshire Council’s Adults Careers Team.
City of London Corporation partners with CLF to help 17,000 Londoners into work
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.
Major investment set to help sick and disabled into work – DWP
Funding worth £338m will go to 15 areas as part of the Connect to Work programme.
Social housing tenants nearly twice as likely to be out of work, research finds
Research from L&W, CtW and the IES found those in work are twice as likely to be in lower-skilled jobs and are paid on average a third less than people in other tenures.
Cumbria-wide scheme to help more people with complex needs into work
The Cumbria Connect to Work Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now open for submissions from experienced employment support providers.
Thousands in Greater Manchester to get free support through ‘Work Progression’ service
The service aims to help people move into better jobs, boost their skills and confidence, and break down barriers to getting ahead at work.
Dudley Council maintains accreditation for skills and employment support
The adult and community learning team at Dudley Council was praised for its work in helping borough residents find new training and job opportunities.
