Mayor launches £37 million initiative to boost employment and health in West Yorkshire

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A new £37 million plan has been launched to ensure everyone in West Yorkshire can enjoy a healthy working life, providing tailored support to individuals currently out of work due to disability or health conditions.

Developed collaboratively with the NHS, and shaped by consultations with local residents and businesses, the initiative seeks to boost the regional economy and increase individual incomes by helping those facing health challenges or disabilities secure stable, well-paid employment.

The Mayor of West Yorkshire and NHS leaders have pledged to achieve the ‘healthiest residents and workforce in England by 2040’ by uniting health services with employment support providers, including job centres, charities, local councils, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Leeds Star Newspaper

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Employers involved in the consultation also acknowledged the importance of creating more inclusive job opportunities. Positive examples included hiring based on demonstrated skills and abilities rather than relying solely on traditional interviews, as well as supporting staff retention through flexible working arrangements and adaptable workspaces. This includes phased returns for employees recovering from long-term illness.

You can read the full details of the region’s plan for a healthy working life in the report at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk