DWP
ICB and Health Innovation Network partner on WorkWell pilots

ICB and Health Innovation Network partner on WorkWell pilots

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

NHS Sussex and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) are to scope and evaluate three pilot projects to get people with long-term illness back into the workforce.

Expert panel to boost employment prospects for neurodiverse people

By Lee Peart 31 January 2025

A new expert panel has been launched by the Government to help neurodiverse get jobs.

Former John Lewis boss leads Keep Britain Working review

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading a review into business support for the disabled and long-term sick.

NHS helps people with mental issues back into work

By Lee Peart 21 January 2025

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been helped backed into work through an NHS programme.

NAO

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt reaches £250m, finds NAO

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The total amount of Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased to £251.7m in 2023-24 from £150.2m in 2018-19, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Government confirms scope of Carer's Allowance review

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

The scope of a review Carer’s Allowance overpayments has been announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP

NHS waiting lists to be tackled as part of plan to Get Britain Working

By Lee Peart 26 November 2024

Extra capacity will be deployed to reduce waiting lists in 20 NHS Trusts across England with the highest levels of economic inactivity as part of employment reforms unveiled by the Government.

UK outspending other countries on health-related benefits

By Lee Peart 19 September 2024

The surge in health-related benefits spending in England and Wales has outstripped comparable countries, according to new analysis.

Cross-Government group to tackle key sector staffing shortages

By Lee Peart 22 May 2024

A new cross-Government has been set up to develop new recruitment schemes to tackle shortages in key sectors, including social care.

DWP

Unpaid carers forced to repay DWP over £250m

By Lee Peart 20 May 2024

The Government requires unpaid carers to pay back more than £250m after thousands were unknowingly overpaid their allowance.

frederica-diamanta

Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP status)

Band G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Commissioning, Reform & Assurance

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council

Head of Adult Social Care

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council

frederica-diamanta

Mental Health Social Worker (without AMHP status)

Band G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand G, SCP 32 - 37 (£41,511 - £46,731) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Commissioning, Reform & Assurance

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council

Head of Adult Social Care

£102,638

South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear£102,638

RECRUITER: South Tyneside Council