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Helping people stay in work

Healthcare
United Kingdom
Started October 16, 2026

This brief looks at what’s needed to deliver effective, scalable and sustainable early-intervention, caseworker-led support in the UK, reviewing evidence on impact, workforce needs and delivery models to help prevent health-related job loss

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
The government should implement stricter regulations on employer responsibilities regarding employee health.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Evidence on what works to keep people in work should guide public spending, regardless of which sector delivers the support.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Employees should be encouraged to take personal responsibility for their health to maintain employment.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
The UK government should measure the success of any job retention scheme by tracking whether people remain employed two years after intervention ends.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Not all employees will benefit from caseworker-led support, as individual circumstances vary.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Employers should offer flexible work arrangements to support employees facing health issues.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Employers, not government programmes, should bear the primary responsibility for supporting employees with health problems at work.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Funding for caseworker-led support should be prioritized over other social services.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Mental health support in the workplace should be treated as a clinical priority, not a human resources management problem.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
Caseworkers should focus on personalized support rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to prevent job loss.
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