Occupational Health: working better

The Government have announced two consultation’s seeking views on proposals aimed at increasing employer use of Occupational Health Services.

Tackling economic inactivity due to long-term sickness is a top priority for the government. Increasing labour force participation supports the Prime Minister’s priorities of halving inflation and growing the economy.

The Chancellor announced £2 billion at the Spring Budget 2023 to support disabled people and people with health conditions to work. This included a package of two consultations.

Working better – is seeking views on proposals aimed at increasing employer use of occupational health services and
Tax incentives for Occupational Health is aimed at employers and exploring the role of tax incentives in boosting occupational health provision by employers.

 

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