Great Britain: workers with mental health issues get greater support

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16 October 2008 à 15h10

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Publication: 16 October 2008 à 15h10

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James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, announced increased funding for the Access to Work program for people with mental health issues. The objective is to help them stay in work rather than move onto benefits. (Ref. 080812)

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16 October 2008 à 15h10

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During a speech to the think-tank Social Market Foundation (SMF), last week, James Purnell announced increased funding for the Access to Work program aimed at encouraging sick people stay at work. The program will be piloted in London from the fall to test the demand and monitor the effects of this additional aid. People with mental health conditions either experiencing difficulty at work will get greater support, as well as those about to enter employment. Employers who recruit them or keep th

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