Long-term Sickness Employment 2024-02-05
2024-02-05
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Q1
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The questioner is concerned about the steps being taken by the Department to help individuals suffering from long-term illnesses or disabilities enter and maintain employment.
What steps his Department is taking to help people with long-term sickness into work. The Government have a range of initiatives, but there are concerns over whether these measures effectively support individuals in finding and retaining employment.
This Government have a range of initiatives to support disabled people and people with long-term sickness to start, stay and succeed in work. At the autumn statement, we built on that by expanding universal support, launching WorkWell pilots and establishing work on the reform of the fit note.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer provided a general overview but did not specify concrete steps or commitments to help individuals stay in employment permanently.
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Q2
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The questioner highlights the work being done by Reed in Partnership, a DWP funded program in Rotherham, and asks about measures ensuring those who go through such programmes remain employed long-term.
What is her Department doing to make sure that those who go through these programmes stay in work permanently and contribute to the local economy? The hon. Friend highlights the value of local DWP programs like Reed in Partnership, which has supported constituents with long-term issues of sickness and illness in Rotherham.
I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the value of our local DWP programmes. In Rother Valley, the Reed in Partnership approach has given vital support to his constituents, helping them into work. It is vital to keep supporting them to remain there, and that is where that particular programme helps. Access to Work and our Disability Confident scheme are just some of the initiatives to support disabled people and those with health conditions while in employment.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer mentions support schemes but does not provide specific details on measures ensuring long-term employment for programme participants.
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Q3
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Half of women surveyed with endometriosis often or frequently have to take time off work due to their condition, and one in six had to give up work altogether. The questioner seeks a meeting between the Minister and local advocates to discuss best practices for supporting these women.
Will the Minister meet the incredible women from Endometriosis Support Hull and East Yorkshire to discuss the work they are doing with the local trade unions to create a best practice charter for employers in Hull to support women with endometriosis in the workplace?
I was in Aberdeen on Thursday meeting women with health conditions and hearing about how we can better support women who are having debilitating impacts from the menopause. That was in the oil and gas sector, where it takes a long time to build up to a senior career. I would be interested to hear about the work that the hon. Lady's local team are doing. Through the wider women's health strategy, we are supporting women to have a thriving career all the way through.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister changed the subject from endometriosis support in Hull to menopause support in Aberdeen.
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