A pilot scheme to explore barriers to work will be rolled out to 12 new areas.
A pilot scheme for disabled people and those with health conditions to explore barriers to work will be rolled out to 12 new areas as part of the next generation of welfare reforms being introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions .
It means health claimants can highlight and begin to overcome any work barriers prior to undergoing a Work Capability Assessment , potentially realising a job outcome sooner. Top Money Stories Today Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove MP said: “We know that many people eager to return or start work face complicated barriers to making this a reality. Having an initial conversation with a supportive health professional can have a hugely positive influence on their confidence and help set them on the journey to sustainable employment.
This plan involves identifying how the claimant’s health interacts with their work and how to address these barriers, including signposting to further support to help them self-manage any problems. When a personalised plan is finalised, the details are shared with a work coach who then helps move them towards long-term employment.
Other help includes Universal Support, an employment programme which will ramp up to support at least 50,000 people a year from 2025 to 2026. The latest phase of this programme, backed by £53 million, began across the country in September to provide personalised support to help more people with complex barriers into work with ‘on the job’ support.
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