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Work Themes: Health; Employment

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Health, work and well-being is about making the positive links between mental and physical health, and work.

Many people in Greater Manchester are in employment or self-employment, in education or in training. Many will remain economically active for most of their working lives. However, there are a significant number of people who will have fallen out of work as a consequence of health and wellbeing issues. Many will experience physical or mental ill health as a result of poor workplace practices.

Manchester also has high numbers of people in receipt of a sickness related benefit. Research has shown that many of these people would like to active in the workplace and their local communities. New Economy is working with partners across the city to help local people to stay in and get into work.

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How can we help?

Individuals | Employers | Service Providers

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Why is health important to your business?

Do it for your business:

• Improved performance
• Retain good staff
• Effective leadership
• Legal reasons
• Employer of choice

Do it for your staff:

• Staff feel valued and involved
• Ageing workforce with greater health needs
• Lower levels of sickness
• Happier and healthier staff

Do it for the community:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Improved local reputation
• Sustainability

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Contacts

Kirstie Haines – North West Health, Work and Wellbeing Coordinator
email: kirstie.haines@neweconomymanchester.com
tel: 0161 237 4052

Chris Pope – Mental Health and Work Research Coordinator
email: christopher.pope@neweconomymanchester.com
tel: 0161 237 4052