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Cardiff Council Launches Employment Support for 9,500 People

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cardiff Council will lead the UK Government's Connect to Work programme in South East Wales to help more than 9,500 people facing barriers to employment, including disabilities.
The Department for Work and Pensions funds the initiative, which runs from 2025 to 2030, and will place advisers in GP surgeries to support delivery beginning in early 2026.
The programme remains voluntary.

History

Historical Context

The Connect to Work programme, launching in 2025, aims to support over 9,500 individuals facing employment barriers, including disabilities. This initiative builds on the UK's commitment to disability rights established by the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995. By placing advisers in GP surgeries, it seeks to improve access to employment resources, promoting inclusivity and economic participation for marginalized groups.

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Story summary

Cardiff Council will lead the UK Government's Connect to Work programme in South East Wales to help more than 9,500 people facing barriers to employment, including disabilities.
The Department for Work and Pensions funds the initiative, which runs from 2025 to 2030, and will place advisers in GP surgeries to support delivery beginning in early 2026.
The programme remains voluntary.

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