Dec. 05 2023
Source Page: Letter dated 23/11/2023 from Jennifer Coupland Chief Executive Officer to Seema Malhotra MP regarding a question concerning progress on identifying occupational routes that have low, or no relevant level 4-5 standards. 2p.Found: Chief Executive Officer to Seema Malhotra MP regarding a question concerning progress on identifying occupational
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support women who are physically unable to work to state pension age.
Answered by Mims Davies - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
We know that older people are more likely to develop a disability or health condition that impacts on their ability to work, and the Department has initiatives to support them as part of the core Jobcentre Plus offer, as well as through specialist provision.
This Government is committed to providing a financial safety net for those who need it, including when they near or reach retirement. Support is available through the welfare system to those who are unable to work, are on a low income or have additional costs as a consequence of a long-term health condition or disability but are not eligible to pensioner benefits because of their age. Good work is generally good for health. Therefore, where possible and appropriate, the Government supports disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay and succeed in work through an ambitious programme of initiatives.
These include: the Work and Health Programme; Access to Work grants; Disability Confident; a digital information service for employers; Disability Employment Advisers in Jobcentres; Employment Advice in NHS Talking Therapies and Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care. Building on existing provision and the £2 billion investment announced at the Spring Budget, we announced a new package of support in Autumn Statement 2023 including to explore new ways of providing individuals receiving a fit note with timely access to support; and establish an expert group to advice on a voluntary national baseline for Occupational Health provision. Access to the right work and health support, in the right place, at the right time, is key. This can support people to find work they can do, and the appropriate adjustments to allow them to work successfully with their disability or health condition.
The principle of having a State Pension age that is the same for everybody is fundamental in the UK. Unlike a personal or workplace pension, which can potentially be drawn earlier, it has always been the case that nobody can claim their State Pension early, before they reach their State Pension age. We have no current plans to change this principle.
May. 07 2024
Source Page: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board reappointmentsFound: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board reappointments
May. 07 2024
Source Page: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board reappointmentsFound: Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board reappointments
Oct. 16 2009
Source Page: Tables showing details of grants awarded by the Department of Health from 2005/06 to 2009/10. 6 p.Found: Tables showing details of grants awarded by the Department of Health from 2005/06 to 2009/10. 6 p.
Written Evidence Jan. 10 2024
Inquiry: Statutory Sick PayFound: up of health and income protection insurance, vocational rehabilitation, and occupational health services
Mentions:
1: Lord Douglas-Miller (Con - Life peer) My Lords, protecting human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals is a priority - Speech Link
2: Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab - Life peer) Worryingly, in 10 instances, the British standard was weaker than the new EU occupational exposure limit - Speech Link
3: Lord Fox (LD - Life peer) This is a vital document for the chemical industries to work out what they need to do to meet safety - Speech Link
4: Lord Trees (XB - Life peer) My Lords, antimicrobial resistance is a major global health problem, including in the UK. - Speech Link
5: Baroness O'Grady of Upper Holloway (Lab - Life peer) Can the Minister confirm that consulting with the FBU on issues such as regular health checks, and a - Speech Link
Mar. 27 2024
Source Page: Police Covenant annual report 2024Found: Staff Roadside Safety 11 Priorities In Progress 12 Organisational Stressors 12 Occupational Health
Nov. 25 2011
Source Page: Table showing Further Education Enrolments and Funding Rates on Trade Union Representatives Courses by Level, for 2009/10. 5 p.Found: Table showing Further Education Enrolments and Funding Rates on Trade Union Representatives Courses by
Written Evidence Oct. 19 2023
Inquiry: Women's reproductive healthFound: WRH0007 - Women's reproductive health British Standards Institution (BSI) Written Evidence