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FIT FOR WORK SERVICE

Learn about the Fit for Work Service, a government-funded program aiming to reduce sickness absence and prevent loss of employment. This service offers case management, support, and a range of interventions to help individuals return to work. Find out about the positive outcomes and cost savings for employers and the state.

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FIT FOR WORK SERVICE

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  1. London Skills & Employment Convention 29 May 2012 FIT FOR WORK SERVICE

  2. Sickness absence facts • 48% of employees have at least 1 sick day each year • 4% are off for more than 4 weeks – this group account for more than 1/3 of all absence • Majority due to common ‘mild to moderate’ health problems

  3. Good health and work – who does it benefit? Less spent on out of work benefits Avoiding ‘revolving door’ use of health services Less sick pay Less time/money spent on recruitment Less management time ‘wasted’ More productive workforce STATE EMPLOYER Productive economy Inclusive society Healthy population Stable work and income Good self esteem Continued good health INDIVIDUAL

  4. Drivers – on flow to benefits ESA Work Work Employment support (shrinking the pool) Retention (switching off the tap) 330,000/year 160,000/year 320,000/year Out of work / inactive Tools Tools GPs / health services Occupational Health JCP Work Programme Fit for Work

  5. Fit for Work Service • Government funded pilot 2010-2013 • Objectives: • Reduce duration of sickness absence • Prevent loss of employment Eligibility • Live or work in K&C, H&F or Westminster • Employed/Self Employed • Absent from work due to sickness (mild to moderate)

  6. FFWS Case Management Model

  7. FFWS outcomes Over 270 cases • 2:1 females to males • Over 3/4 work for large employers • Main health condition: 50:50 split between musculoskeletal and mental health 5% other outcome • Average return to work time is less than 7 weeks • 87% rated the support they received through FFWS as ‘Very Helpful’ in dealing with their health/work issue • Average improvement of 2.7 points in overall health and well-being (scale of 1-6) 15% off sick 66% returned to/remained in work

  8. FFWS Case Study – “Andrew” Situation: • Male kitchen porter • Aggravated existing back problem after slip at work • Suffering from low mood and stress, due to fatigue and pressures of family life Intervention: • Physiotherapy - lower back pain • Counselling - stress and low mood • Acupuncture - relaxation and stress relief • Finance advice - worries of being on sick pay • Support finding a new job - wanted less physical work Outcome: • Workplace assessment • Meeting with line manager • Agreed phased return • Doing physio exercises • Looking for a different job “ The Fit for Work Service has been my saviour. They were very helpful and understanding with my problems”

  9. Indicative cost comparisons • Fit for Work: £1,800/client (indicative) • Cost to employer of being off sick: • Occ Sick Pay £4,600/employee (3 month period) • Hiring replacement worker £6,000 (3 month period) • Loss in productivity £??? • Cost to state of being on ESA: £8,500/year/claimant

  10. Contact us 0208 962 4010 ffwskc@nhs.net www.kc-pct.nhs.uk/fitforwork Jasmine Waiters, Project Manager 07768 258733 Jasmine.waiters@inwl.nhs.uk In partnership with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; the NHS in Inner North West London; the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, supported by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and City of Westminster

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