Working for health.

Shadows of people walking.

About us

Health Work Wellbeing is a Government-led initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of working age people.

Founded on a growing evidence base that working is good for health, it brings together employers, unions and healthcare professionals in helping more people with health conditions to find and stay in employment.

A cross-Government programme launched in 2005, we are sponsored by five Government partners - the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department of Health, the Health and Safety Executive, the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government.


Why is health, work and wellbeing important?

There is growing evidence that work can help to improve people's health - while being out of work often leads to poorer general and mental health.

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What can you do?

Whether you are a healthcare professional, employer or an individual, there are things you can do to assist people with health conditions to find and stay in work.

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What are we doing?

We are working with healthcare professionals, employers and all those who share our commitment to improving the health of the working age population. Read more about some of our current projects and activities.

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