The Work and Health Programme is a Welfare to Work programme commissioned by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). It is designed to improve employment outcomes for people with health conditions or disabilities and those unemployed for more than two years.
The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you’re out of work. It recognises that a one size fits all approach does not work, so the journey is tailored to each person.
It’s voluntary – unless you’ve been out of work and claiming unemployment benefits for 24 months.
You’ll get personal support to help you:
- identify your employment needs
- match your skills to work that’s available
- put you in touch with employers
- find long-term employment
- get training to help you find work
- manage health problems to reduce their impact on work
How to apply
Ask your work coach if you’re eligible.
If you don’t have a work coach, go to your local Jobcentre Plus and ask to speak to a work coach about the Work and Health Programme.