UK plans £125m investment to tackle work absence due to mental health and musculoskeletal issues.

The UK government has announced plans to address economic inactivity linked to ill health, focusing on mental illness and musculoskeletal disorders. Measures include expanding mental health staff, individual placement support to reach 140,000 more people, and new WorkWell services. The government will invest £125 million in eight areas for local support and aims to reduce NHS waiting times. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is also planned to cut smoking and vaping rates.

November 26, 2024
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