Good work and good healthImproving support to ESA claimants

Chris Pope

Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy24th September 2013

What we do know

• Intensity of caseloads

• More investment counts

• ESA specialist advisors

What we’ve heard

• DWP programmes support ESA claimants

• Major issues around mental health; musculoskeletal; and alcohol and drugs

• The system can work better, together

Three points today

• Complexity of systems is the biggest barrier

• Sharing information better can help

• Employers need to be confident in sustaining employment

How do we enhance the offer?

?i1. Information and awareness

2. An holistic assessment

3. Tell us once

Information and awareness

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The right relationship ?i

Client

Other servicesProvider

A little-known company ?i

Training is available ?i

An holistic assessment

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Please, look wider! ?i

Wider economy, environment, culture

Living conditions and work history

Social life, family, friends

Lifestyle

Person

Tell us once

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Who are we sharing with? ?iTell us once

Co-case management

Sharing information

Data sharing protocols

From ‘at work’ to ‘in work’

4. Supporting ‘good work’

Conclusions

• Complexity of systems

• Share where you can

• Support employer confidence

Christopher Popee: christopher.pope@neweconomymanchester.comt: 0161 237 4052twitter: @neweconomymcr

Thank you for listening!

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