Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review

Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review published on Wednesday 5 November, Elizabeth Gerard, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, said:

“The Mayfield Review is right to say that the world of work needs to change as the number of people with long-term health conditions and disabilities increases, and as our population ages. Employers need to do more to help people stay in work and return to work, and we know that when employers get it right, it benefits everybody. The Review is also right to say that doing better needs to be led by employers, most of whom want to do the right thing, and based on evidence and the business case. While the focus on building a stronger evidence base is welcome, we need more urgent and concrete action too, for example to improve employer incentives, support and requirements, the fit note process and benefit system. The Review represents a start but it’s time for a step change.”