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Health is everyone’s business: proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss

This consultation seeks views on different ways in which government and employers can take action to reduce ill health-related job loss.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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This consultation seeks views on different ways in which government and employers can take action to reduce ill health-related job loss. Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions are at greater risk of falling out of work.

The proposals aim to support and encourage early action by employers for their employees with long-term health conditions, and improve access to quality, cost-effective occupational health.

The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care want to understand the effect of these proposals on:

  • business
  • individuals
  • the occupational health profession
Equality Act 2010 guidance

Guidance for employers
Guidance for workers

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You can order a Braille copy by contacting:

workandhealthunit.consultationteam@dwp.gov.uk

Work and Health Consultation
Caxton House
6-12 Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA

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