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Good work and good health Improving support to ESA claimants. Chris Pope Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy. 24 th September 2013. What we do know. Intensity of caseloads More investment counts ESA specialist advisors. What we’ve heard.
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Good work and good healthImproving support to ESA claimants • Chris Pope • Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy • 24th September 2013
What we do know • Intensity of caseloads • More investment counts • ESA specialist advisors
What we’ve heard • DWP programmes support ESA claimants • Major issues around mental health; musculoskeletal; and alcohol and drugs • The system can work better, together
Three points today • Complexity of systems is the biggest barrier • Sharing information better can help • Employers need to be confident in sustaining employment
How do we enhance the offer? i ? 2. An holistic assessment 1. Information and awareness 3. Tell us once
Tell us once i ?
Who are we sharing with? i ? Tell us once Co-case management Sharing information Data sharing protocols
From ‘at work’ to ‘in work’ 4. Supporting ‘good work’
Conclusions • Complexity of systems • Share where you can • Support employer confidence
Thank you for listening! • Any questions? Christopher Popee: christopher.pope@neweconomymanchester.comt: 0161 237 4052twitter: @neweconomymcr