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Calls Grow for Incentives to Hire Employees with Health Issues

9/26/2025

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The BBC reports businesses view hiring people with health issues as risky without incentives.
Ms. Haviland urges ministers to create incentives for cash-strapped firms to hire those with long-term health conditions.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) calls for a £1bn placement scheme for NEETs.
An independent review by Sir Charlie Mayfield aims to improve support for employees with health issues.

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Story summary

The BBC reports businesses view hiring people with health issues as risky without incentives.
Ms. Haviland urges ministers to create incentives for cash-strapped firms to hire those with long-term health conditions.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) calls for a £1bn placement scheme for NEETs.
An independent review by Sir Charlie Mayfield aims to improve support for employees with health issues.