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New Strategy Aims to Boost Disability Employment in Northern Ireland

10/6/2025

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Northern Ireland will launch a new Disability and Work Strategy on Monday, led by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
The plan targets a 26% inactivity rate affecting over 300,000, with nearly 40% inactive due to ill-health or disability, and NI disability employment at 41.3% vs UK 52.8%.
Lyons emphasized real change and support for those excluded from the workforce.

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Story summary

Northern Ireland will launch a new Disability and Work Strategy on Monday, led by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
The plan targets a 26% inactivity rate affecting over 300,000, with nearly 40% inactive due to ill-health or disability, and NI disability employment at 41.3% vs UK 52.8%.
Lyons emphasized real change and support for those excluded from the workforce.