Government Partners with Employers to Tackle Ill-Health
The government has revealed plans to collaborate with employers across the UK in an effort to address workplace ill-health and support continued employment. The initiative is a direct response to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review.
Three-Year Joint Initiative
Over the next three years, the government will work with more than 60 major companies and numerous smaller businesses to confront health challenges that drive people out of the workforce and hinder economic growth.
Focus on Prevention and Inclusion
This employer-led vanguard programme aims to transform how health issues and disabilities are handled at work. It will emphasize prevention, early intervention, and effective return-to-work strategies, fostering a more inclusive environment for employees with disabilities.
“The government will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.”
About the Review
The Keep Britain Working Review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, underpins this collaborative strategy to reduce work-related ill-health and enhance national productivity.
Author’s Summary: A new three-year partnership between the UK government and employers will target workplace ill-health, aiming to boost employment and disability inclusion nationwide.