Government to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health

Government to Collaborate with Employers on Tackling Ill-Health

The government has revealed plans to partner with employers across the country to address ill-health and support continued employment in Britain.

Background and Initiative

This collaboration responds to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review. Over the next three years, more than 60 large employers alongside numerous smaller businesses will work directly with the government.

Key Aims of the Partnership

Employer-Led Vanguards Initiative

This initiative will lead efforts to transform workplace health and disability management. Its focus on early support and prevention aims to create lasting benefits for workers and employers alike.

Keep Britain Working Review by Sir Charlie Mayfield

Through this partnership, the government and employers seek to not only help individuals remain in employment but also foster a more inclusive and supportive working environment nationwide.

Author's summary: The government is forming a three-year alliance with employers to reduce ill-health-related work absences, emphasizing prevention, early support, and inclusion to boost employment and economic growth.

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