Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work

The United Kingdoms Government aims to employ 300,000 long-term sick or disabled people by 2030 through initiatives like job advisers in GP surgeries and virtual reality interview practices.

• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced plans for job advisers in GP surgeries across England and Wales, targeting the long-term sick and disabled population.
• This initiative aims to provide support for individuals in Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Cumbria, as part of a broader strategy to integrate mental health considerations into employment.
• The Governments initiative is a response to the high number of people with disabilities being excluded from the job market, with a clear focus on offering a hand up, not a handout.