Government sets out plans to tackle economic inactivity caused by ill health

Liz Kendall set out the Government’s plans to help people out of work due to ill health get back into employment (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government has set out plans to expand support for people who are out of work due to ill health in a bid to get more into employment.

Data shows that the top reasons for ill health-related economic inactivity are mental illness and musculoskeletal disorders (MSK) such as back pain.