‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.
A new work and health support service will be rolled out across 15 areas of England as part of the Government’s plan to help people with health conditions back to work, the Work and Pensions Secretary has confirmed today (Tuesday 7 May).
The WorkWell pilots – launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) – will connect 59,000 people from October to local support services including physiotherapy and counselling so they can get the tailored help they need to stay in or return to work.
It comes after the Prime Minister announced a sweeping package of welfare reforms to modernise the benefit system and help thousands more people into work, including a review of fit notes to consider how to relieve pressure on GPs and deliver personalised work and health plans that prevent people from falling out of work and onto long-term sickness benefits.
New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.
The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned the Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit.
First-of-its-kind counselling and 24/7 support for jurors following difficult cases.
ENVIRONMENT
New approach puts an end to confusing recycling and excessive bins
£11.5m extra funding announced to boost tree planting, habitat restoration and flood management across England through the Water Environment Improvement Fund.
We published our areas of research interest to set the direction on flood and coastal erosion research for England and Wales to 2028
Wednesday May 8th marked 40 years since the late Queen officially opened the Thames Barrier in 1984
SPORT
The Foreign Secretary, along with England and Scotland bosses, looks ahead to Euro 2024. Fans are advised to check travel information before heading overseas.
EDUCATION – SEND
Locations announced for 16 new special free schools and trusts appointed at a further seven schools, providing thousands of vital places across England.
CHILD CARE
A clampdown on parents who refuse to take financial responsibility for their children has been set out by the government
TERRORISM
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty.
HUMAN RIGHTS / IMMIGRATION
Progress on immigration as numbers on key visa routes fall 24 per cent, detentions start after passing of Rwanda law, and a major crackdown begins on illegal working.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Vice Chancellors from some of the country’s leading universities will join forces with the government today (9 May) to discuss actions to address the rise in antisemitic abuse on campus and disruption to students’ learning.
UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s human wave attacks are a grotesque approach that demonstrates the depths to which Putin will go to prop up Russian elite.
The UK and Saudi Arabia set to significantly increase cooperation on joint humanitarian and development programmes around the world.
International Holocaust Memorial Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the announcement of a new memorial to commemorate the persecution of the Roma community.
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the transformation of the former concentration camp from an industrial pig farm to a memorial.
Statement from the UK at Cambodia’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The UK’s statement at Comoros’ Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Statement from the UK at Eritrea’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Statement from the UK at Slovakia’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Statement from the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
Editor’s note: The above are thumbnail (or larger) details of various Government communiques / press releases which you may / may not have read about. Not all involve politicians. But not all the headings on them say what the item is REALLY about so, in a few cases, NFCP have put an alternative headline (or alternative opening paragraph) on them…
All can be found in full at News and communications – GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/search/news-and-communications
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