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The Government has published the latest update from the Keep Britain Working programme, saying nearly 200 workplaces have signed up as Vanguards to help prevent people leaving work because of ill health. The Department for Work and Pensions said employers, mayoral authorities and devolved administrations had worked with Sir Charlie Mayfield on the review.
The report said shared responsibility between employers, Government and individuals would be needed to improve support for people with disabilities and health conditions. It also identified better data, earlier intervention and more personalised plans as central to helping people stay in or return to employment.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said employers had shown strong interest in improving support. Ministers said the programme was intended to reduce economic inactivity linked to ill health while improving outcomes for workers and businesses.