Transformative inactivity trailblazer scheme extended as Government targets economic inactivity hotspots through joined up localised support.

Confidence building, social support groups and mental health support are just some of the ways local areas will be able to help local people currently out of work.

Major funding boost forms part of wider government effort to unlock opportunity, improve living standards and drive growth as part of the Plan for Change.

The extra money for nine inactivity trailblazers across England and Wales will be targeted at areas of the country with the highest levels of economic inactivity, enabling local leaders to give those furthest from employment the tools to get into work.

Unlike traditional employment support, inactivity trailblazers empower local areas

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