Support with employee health and disability

A new service has been launched to help employers and managers with employee health and disability.

The guidance contained in the service will help in supporting employees and to understand any legal requirements. There are also links provided to government and other organisations that are able to help.

The guidance contains information on:

• Managing absences and staying in touch with employees.
• In and out of work conversations with your employees.
• Helping you to decide on changes that may help employees stay or come back to work.
• How to protect your business and your employees with policies and procedures.
• How to manage complex situations.

The service asks you questions, such as “Is your employee currently at work?” or “Has your employee told you they have a health condition or disability?”. Depending on your answers it then provides advice and information about what you need to do.

To try the new service out, see: https://www.support-with-employee-health-and-disability.dwp.gov.uk/support-with-employee-health-and-disability