27/03/2008

Changing perceptions of fitness to work

Commenting on the release of Dame Carol Black’s review on the health of Britain’s working age population, Beth Carruthers Remploy’s Director of Employment Services, says that those who can work should work, but that it must be recognised that returning to work for many people with disabilities or a long-term health condition can be daunting.

Carruthers says: “We support Dame Carol’s recommendation of a  ‘wellness note’, which focuses on what a person can do as opposed to the difficulties they face. Individuals with disabilities already make a valuable contribution to the workplace, and many more would work if they had access to the right levels of employment support.

“We are pleased to see the report’s focus on mental health issues and on tackling the lack of recognition by employers to the full contribution that people with mental health conditions make to the workforce. Remploy has taken the lead on mental health and employment through its role as a leading partner on the Healthy Minds @ Work project. This project works with employers and employees, providing guidance and advice to both to help those with mental health problems return to work.” 

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