Employment
Having a good job can improve people's health and wellbeing. It gives them structure, helps them meet people, and provides a regular income. These all have a positive impact on physical and mental health.
Some people find it hard to get a job for a variety of different reasons. Some examples are because they have a health problem, a disability, or they look after someone at home.
Helping people get into work can make them feel more confident, more independent and healthier. It also helps the local economy grow.
In Lancashire, there are two free programmes that can support people to find and keep a job: WorkWell and Connect to Work. You can further further details of these programme in the 'ACT' section.
Very Brief Intervention
Ask
How are you getting on in your current job?
This helps to understand their work situation so you can offer the right kind of support.
Being in a good job can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
What does a good job look like to you?
Thinking about this can support goal setting and motivation.
Are there any skills or qualifications you think you need to get a better job?
This helps to spot any gaps and look at training options that could help.
What would help you feel well and do your best at work?
Knowing this can help identify employers and workplaces that match an individual's needs and values.
Assist
It sounds like work has been tough lately. What kind of support do you think would help?
This opens up a conversation about what kind of help might make things easier.
Would you like help finding services that support people with work or job searching?
Explore local services that offer support with employment.
Would you be interested in finding activities or resources to help you build your skills or get qualifications?
Qualifications and skills help people feel more confident and may open up more job opportunities.
It sounds like work has been tough lately. What kind of support do you think would help?This opens up a conversation about what kind of help might make things easier.
Would you like help finding services that support people with work or job searching?Explore local services that offer support with employment.
Would you be interested in finding activities or resources to help you build your skills or get qualifications?Qualifications and skills help people feel more confident and may open up more job opportunities.
Act
In Lancashire, there are two free programmes that can support people to find and keep a job: WorkWell and Connect to Work.
WorkWell
WorkWell supports people with mild mental health conditions or disabilities to find or stay in work. It offers up to 12 weeks of support. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/workwell
Connect to Work
Connect to Work supports people with more complex health conditions or disabilities. They might have multiple health conditions that affect their ability to work. The programme also supports people who belong to priority groups. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/connect-to-work/