Autumn Statement 23: Government to spend £1.3bn to help people with health conditions find work

Benefits to stop for those refusing to seek work

Jaskeet Briah
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £1.3bn of funding over the next five years to help nearly 700,000 people with health conditions find employment.

As part of his Autumn Statement, Hunt stated that nearly 500,000 more people will be offered treatment for mental health conditions and employment support, while over 180,000 more people will be helped through the Universal Support Programme. The moves are part of the government's wider Back to Work Plan to tackle joblessness and improve productivity. Over the forecast period, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) judged these measures to more than half the flow of people who are signed off work with no work search requirements. Additionally, a further £1.3bn of funding will b...

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