1. Good work and good health Improving support to ESA claimants Chris Pope Health and Worklessness Coordinator, New Economy 24 th September 2013

2. What we do know Intensity of caseloads More investment counts ESA specialist advisors

3. What we’ve heard DWP programmes support ESA claimants Major issues around mental health; musculoskeletal; and alcohol and drugs The system can work better, together

4. Three points today Complexity of systems is the biggest barrier Sharing information better can help Employers need to be confident in sustaining employment

5. How do we enhance the offer? ? i 1. Information and awareness 2. An holistic assessment 3. Tell us once

6. Information and awareness ? i

7. The right relationship ? i Client Other services Provider

8. A little-known company ? i

11. Training is available ? i

12. An holistic assessment ? i

13. Please, look wider! ? i Wider economy, environment, culture Living conditions and work history Social life, family, friends Lifestyle Person

14. Tell us once ? i

15. Who are we sharing with? ? i Tell us once Co-case management Sharing information Data sharing protocols

16. From ‘at work’ to ‘in work’ 4. Supporting ‘good work’

17. Conclusions Complexity of systems Share where you can Support employer confidence

18. Christopher Pope e: christopher.pope@neweconomymanchester.com t: 0161 237 4052 twitter: @neweconomymcrchristopher.pope@neweconomymanchester.com Thank you for listening! Any questions?