The government has declared a new collaboration with employers aimed at addressing ill-health and maintaining workforce participation in Britain. This initiative emerges as a response to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review.
Over a three-year period, more than 60 large employers along with numerous smaller businesses will work alongside the government. Their joint goal is to tackle health issues that force individuals out of work and limit economic growth.
The partnership introduces the employer-led vanguards initiative, which will transform management of health conditions and disabilities in the workplace.
This approach aims to help more people maintain employment and enhance disability inclusion across the UK.
The government announced it will "join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working."
Author's summary: This new government-employer partnership focuses on preventative and supportive measures to reduce work absence due to ill-health and improve inclusion for disabled workers in the UK.