DWP
First 'trailblazer' launches to get people back to work

First 'trailblazer' launches to get people back to work

By Lee Peart 04 April 2025

The first of nine ‘trailblazers’ designed to get people back to health and work has been launched in South Yorkshire by the Government.

DWP
Government blasted for failure to publish accessible welfare papers

Government blasted for failure to publish accessible welfare papers

By Lee Peart 01 April 2025

The Government’s failure to publish an accessible version of the welfare Green Paper and impact assessment has been branded a ‘disgrace’ by the Liberal Democrats.

DWP
Kendall promises to restore 'trust and fairness' to social security system

Kendall promises to restore 'trust and fairness' to social security system

By Lee Peart 18 March 2025

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has promised to restore ‘trust and fairness’ to the social care system in reforms to be laid out this afternoon.

DWP

One thousand work coaches to help sick and disabled back into work

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

One thousand work coaches will help sick and disabled people back into work under Government plans.

ONS

Likelihood of benefits for economically inactive and long-term sick

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

New data published by the ONS has assessed the likelihood of people who are economically inactive because of long-term ill health receiving benefits.

DWP

Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

DWP

ICB and Health Innovation Network partner on WorkWell pilots

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

NHS Sussex and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) are to scope and evaluate three pilot projects to get people with long-term illness back into the workforce.

Expert panel to boost employment prospects for neurodiverse people

By Lee Peart 31 January 2025

A new expert panel has been launched by the Government to help neurodiverse get jobs.

Former John Lewis boss leads Keep Britain Working review

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading a review into business support for the disabled and long-term sick.

NHS helps people with mental issues back into work

By Lee Peart 21 January 2025

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been helped backed into work through an NHS programme.

NAO

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt reaches £250m, finds NAO

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The total amount of Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased to £251.7m in 2023-24 from £150.2m in 2018-19, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

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