"Keir Starmer's government has been urged to create a new national occupational health service funded by a 2bn levy on Britain's biggest employers to fix a worklessness crisis driven by ill-health. As Labour battles to bring down record levels of long-term sickness keeping millions of people out of work, the Fabian Society argued that a universal at-work health service could help to keep more people in a job."
"More than 9 million people aged between 16 and 64 are economically inactive. For almost 3 million, the main reason is long-term sickness, in a crisis driven by a surge in mental health issues, particularly for young adults. Sir Charlie Mayfield, the former boss of John Lewis, has been tasked with drawing up options as part of a landmark review on behalf of government, which is expected to deliver its final report this autumn."
A proposal calls for a national occupational health service funded by a £2bn levy on the country's biggest employers to tackle worklessness driven by ill-health. A health element would be added to the incoming growth and skills levy replacing the apprenticeship levy. The service would provide universal at-work health support delivered by private providers and be funded largely by the largest tenth of businesses. More than 9 million people aged 16–64 are economically inactive, with almost 3 million out due to long-term sickness amid a surge in mental health issues among young adults. Options are being drawn up by a government review, while businesses warn of potential backlash over extra employer contributions ahead of the autumn budget.
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