Job support for tens of thousands of sick and disabled people is to be rolled out to GP surgeries and other health centres as the Government seeks to cut the welfare bill.

The Government is expanding a pilot scheme which sees career advisers and other employment experts embedded in health care settings.

They will offer tailored support with local knowledge, which can include “virtual reality” training for interviews, workshops to improve confidence and communication skills and offering to help parents find childcare . New Feature

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The specialists will also work with employers to ensure they are able to provide the appropriate working environment.

Healthcare professionals who think a patient might benefit from the support can refer

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