New Employment Website Launched for People with Fluctuating Health Conditions

A group of charities, employment organisations, healthcare professionals and the Department for Work and Pensions have launched a new website aiming to help people with long-term, fluctuating health conditions remain in work.

The Work Life site, developed by the MS Society and other partner organisations, brings together examples of best practice, guidance for employers, employees and healthcare professionals, research and case studies from across the employment sector and from around the internet into one dedicated, free to access portal.

Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, said: “We know that work is good for people and we want those with long-term fluctuating health conditions to have the support they need to stay in their job. When people fall out of employment onto benefits it becomes even harder to get back to work and the “Work Life” website will be an important resource for those managing health conditions in the workplace.”

The website is aimed at employers, employees and health care professionals, with a focus on helping people to stay in work, and lead an independent lifestyle, despite long-term fluctuating conditions like arthritis and Parkinson’s disease.

MORE: www.yourworkhealth.com.