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Great Britain Department for Work and Pensions

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Works: 339 works in 376 publications in 2 languages and 989 library holdings
Classifications: hd7256.g7, 362
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7 editions published between and 2008 in English and held by 23 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide
People with mental health problems remain among the most excluded within society, and especially within the workplace. Over one million people with mental health conditions are on welfare benefits and the total number who are out of work may be double that figure. It is known that: appropriate employment actively improves mental health and well-being; people with mental health conditions do pursue successful careers; most people with a mental health condition who are out of work would like to be in paid employment. Yet a combination of prejudice and discrimination, low expectations, and failure to provide the necessary support, continue to deny many the opportunity to work. This review was commissioned to investigate how government could better help fulfil the employment ambitions of this sector of society. It covers the challenges faced by people with a mental health condition and outlines a vision for the future which involves: increasing capacity and dispelling myths; providing more support; effective monitoring and drivers for change. The proposals made can be achieved within existing resources by reviewing priorities, rebalancing resources and replacing traditional services that have proved relatively ineffective or produced poor employment outcomes.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide
Mental ill-health presents a major challenge to the well-being of our society, and the strength of our economy. It blights lives, traps people in poverty and prevents the country harnessing the talents and potential of hundreds of thousands of people. Mental ill-health is now the most common reason for claiming health-related benefits and 86 per cent remain on the benefits for more than three months. But as well as having a major impact on individuals and their families, the cost of poor mental health to the country is also very high. A recent review of the health of Britain's working-age population carried out by Dame Carol Black estimated that over £100 billion is lost to the economy through ill-health and associated sickness absence and unemployment, and the Government estimates around one third - £30-40 billion - can be attributed to mental ill-health, in lost production, and National Health Service (NHS) treatment. This first national framework for mental health and employment establishes a cross-government approach to tackling this cost and waste. The framework identifies six key areas where action is vital: action to change attitudes to mental health; action to improve health and well-being at work for the whole population; swift intervention when things go wrong; co-ordinated help tailored to individuals' needs both in and out of work; action to build resilience from early years and throughout working lives; co-ordinated action across government to ensure successful delivery. Action will be directed towards changing attitudes, supporting employers and joining up mental health, employment and other support services in government.
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide
 
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controlled identity Great Britain

controlled identity Great Britain Department of Social Security

Department for Work and Pensions <Great Britain>
Department of Work and Pensions <Great Britain>
DWP
Great Britain Department for Work and Pensions
Languages
English (377)
Welsh (2)