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Transforming Lives Through Employability Support
New report finds 1.6 Million people don't get the support they need to get back into work.
We support people who are struggling to find work every day through our Employment Plus service. Our experience is that people, with the right support and empowerment, can transform their lives.
Employment gives people independence, can keep people healthy, and supports their families.
Our new report shines a light on the invisible 1.6 million ’real unemployed’ who are not receiving government support but who are desperate to get back into work.
Those who do want to work often face barriers such as disability, illness, a lack of skills, or caring responsibilities. Supporting people who have been held back from work for many years takes time but the investment in people has a positive ripple effect.
In this report, we draw on published labour market data from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Office For National Statistics (ONS) to show that in the UK, only half (1.6 million) of the 3.2 million people who are out of work and want a job, receive mainstream employability support through the social security system.
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Millions want to work but get no support
New report finds that 1.6 million people who want to work are being held back from employment.
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'Transforming lives through employability’ events open next week
Events are being hosted at seven locations in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Employment Plus
We offer tailored support to help people become job-ready
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Campaigning and policy
Working with decision makers to ensure the views of vulnerable people are heard.