Initiatives and benefits
There are many Initiatives and benefits that are available to help you to stay in work, or to help you find a job. The trick is funding out about them. This section aims to pull together all of the information that is out there into one place. If you know about something that has helped you and is not mentioned here, please email info@yourworkhealth.com
Why stay in work?
Being in work has obvious benefits: protection against financial hardship, promoting a better quality of life and allowing people to make the most of their potential. Conversely, being out of work can make physical and mental health problems worse and increase the chance of social exclusion.
There is a strong moral, social and economic case for supporting disabled people and those with health conditions to work, thus enabling people to lead fulfilling working lives. This is especially important in times of economic uncertainty. People living with chronic health condition often continue working long after their diagnosis. On the flip side, some people decide to leave their jobs when they are first diagnosed, often at the suggestion of their family or doctor. This decision is often made too quickly and at a time when symptoms can colour judgment. Drugs, new technologies, better symptom management, legal employment protections, and community resources can help you remain in the workforce.
