Good work and good health Improving support to ESA claimants
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Good work and good health Improving support to ESA claimants Chris Pope Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy 24 th September 2013
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Good work and good health Improving support to ESA claimants. Chris Pope Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy. 24 th September 2013. What we do know. Intensity of caseloads More investment counts ESA specialist advisors. What we’ve heard. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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: [email protected]: 0161 237 4052twitter: @neweconomymcr
Thank you for listening!
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