Health, work and well-being
The Government aims to improve the general health and well-being of the whole of our working age population. This will, in turn, reduce the number of people taking sick leave and claiming sickness benefits.
Working alongside employers, trade unions and healthcare professionals, we will:
- create healthier workplaces
- ensure provision of good occupational health services
- enhance rehabilitation support
- seek to provide employment opportunities for those currently not in work due to ill health or disability.
The Health, work and well-being strategy is a partnership between the Department of Health, Department for Work and Pensions, Health and Safety Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and Scottish Executive. We want the health and well-being of people of working age to be given the attention it deserves. This will ensure that more people are able to work, they are happy and healthy at work, and that those with health problems or disabilities can benefit from improved working opportunities.
As part of the Health, work and well-being strategy the DWP and DH jointly commissioned Dame Carol Black to review the health of the working age population.
- Read more about Dame Carol’s review ‘Working for a healthier tomorrow’ and the Health Work and Well-being strategy on the Working for Health website.