Consultation Engagement Event 29/8/19
The Government has published
Health is everyone’s business,
a public consultation seeking views on different ways in which government and employers can take action to reduce ill health-related job loss.
Each year more than 100,000 people leave their job following a period of sickness absence lasting at least four weeks. Offering flexibility, early
support and occupational health advice are the key to successful retention in the workplace. We know that many employers already see the case to invest in health and wellbeing. But some, particularly smaller ones, might not have the knowledge or time to support
their employees with health conditions, even when they want to. The Government’s consultation seeks to address these challenges as is focussed on four main areas:
1.
Amending the legal framework to encourage early action to support individuals when they are absent from work and to facilitate more conversations to agree effective workplace modifications;
2.
Reforming of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) so that it is better enforced, more flexible, and support the lowest paid employees;
3.
Measures to improve availability of high-quality, cost-effective occupational health (OH) services for employers; and
4.
Improving advice and support from government for employers to understand and act on their responsibilities.
We need your help
You can help shape future plans in this exciting area by accessing the consultation via this
link, which will be
open until 7th October 2019. Your views will be invaluable in helping Government to understand the implications of any reforms and how any potential changes can be best implemented in the future. This will be vital in ensuring Government provides
employers and employees with the most effective support going forward.
Want to find out more?
Please join officials from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care, in an interactive discussion on the consultation on:
These events have been designed to:
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Deepen your understanding of Government’s role in this agenda
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Give you the chance to discuss the potential changes with other businesses in your area
If you are able to share details of how you have promoted this event that would be much appreciated.
Kind regards
Anna
Anna Harris
Work and Health Unit part of
Employers, Health & Inclusive Employment
Department for Work and Pensions | Level
2, Caxton House | 6-12 Tothill Street | London | SW1H 9NA | 07825120822 Please consider the environment before printing.
My working pattern is Monday to Thursday
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