Neil welcomes today's announcement from the Government, pledging £122 million to help more than 100,000 mental health sufferers back into work.
Across England, people with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression will have access to an employment adviser thanks to new Government funding.
£122 million is being invested to roll out a vital NHS England service nationally, providing those who receive mental health support with employment advice to help them stay in work or return to the job market quicker, with the right support in place.
The service brings therapists and employment advisers together to help people with mental health problems such as anxiety and depression find work tailored to them. With strong evidence that being in work improves mental health, supporting more people into work will not only fuel a thriving labour market, but also increase individual prosperity.
Continued support to help individuals focus on and progress in their careers will in turn help grow the economy.
Commenting upon the investment, Neil said:
"This is fantastic news. The £122 million investment will ensure around 100,000 people who receive mental health support will have access to the resources and tools they need to help them get into or return to work. In turn, this will benefit their well-being and help grow our economy."
More details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/122-million-employment-boost-for-peo…