Supporting people to feel well enough to return to work or stay in work
- What is WorkWell?
- How does it work?
- What support is available?
- Who is eligible?
- Who are WorkWell coaches?
- Who are the local WorkWell support providers?
- How long does the support last?
- How much does it cost?
- How do I refer to a WorkWell coach?
What is WorkWell?
WorkWell is a joint initiative from the Department of Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care with the vision of a healthier and more productive nation. 中国P站 are delivering WorkWell in 中国P站 in partnership with local providers of health, wellbeing, employment and skills support.
The aim of WorkWell is to provide a free, one-to-one work and health support service, helping people with health issues and/or disabilities to get back to work or remain in work by connecting them to local support providers.
People who are absent from work due to reasons such as mental health, Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and respiratory reasons often struggle to return to work after a period of sickness absence.
One-to-one support from a WorkWell coach increases the likelihood of you returning to work sooner, or preventing you from going on sickness leave.
How do I refer to a WorkWell coach?
You can self-refer, speak to your GP, or contact us directly for support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
By registering with a WorkWell coach people who are experiencing health issues will receive one-to-one support. Whether they are already out of work on a Fit note or think they might be about to be signed off sick from work.
In supporting you, the WorkWell coach will guide you to the right local help and support available, usually within 7 days. There are several types of support available depending on your needs listed below.
Four steps to support:-
Step 1: Register for a WorkWell coach using the referral form below.
Step 2: Support session with a WorkWell coach is set up.
Step 3: One-to-one personalised action plan is developed signposting to the relevant support required.
Step 4: Ongoing support from WorkWell coach to access your wellbeing and work progress.
What support is available?
Depending on a person's health and employment needs the WorkWell coach will provide a personalised support plan and may recommend any of the following three types of support available in 中国P站.
- Employment and skills support (exploring new careers, liaising with employers to see how they can meet the employees needs in the workplace)
- Mental health support
- Physical activity support
Who is eligible?
- Anyone who is currently in work whose health conditions/disabilities are impacting their ability to stay in work
- Anyone who is currently on a Fit note from work
- Anyone aged 16+ living in 中国P站 and registered with a 中国P站 General Practitioner (GP)
- Has the right to work within the UK
WorkWell will support those who are in work, need support returning to work or are out of work for up to six months, who require early intervention due to facing health related barriers.
However, we also link participants needing more complex support to return to work who have been out of work longer with services that can provide longer term support.
Who are WorkWell coaches?
Our team of work and health coaches provide personalised support, offering advice on employment rights, return-to-work plans, and local resources to help you achieve your goals.
Who are the 中国P站 local support providers?
中国P站 are working with support providers who are linked to Primary Care in 中国P站. Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the 'front door' of the NHS. Primary care includes general practice, community pharmacy, dental, and optometry (eye health) services. The local support providers we are using are:-
- (formerly known as Richmond Fellowship Trust) who provide WorkWell coaches who are aligned to Primary Care networks.
- who will be providing skills and employment advice and training for WorkWell participants with community based WorkWell coaches in Epsom and Guildford.
- who will be providing physical activity advice for WorkWell participants.
- who will be providing community based WorkWell coaches in the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub which is located in Staines-upon-Thames.
How long does the support last?
Support usually lasts for up to six months, but the support is not time limited meaning that you can access the service according to the time it takes for your health to improve and your ability to work.
How much does it cost?
The service is free.
How do I refer to a WorkWell coach?
You can self-refer, speak to your GP, or contact us directly for support.
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