Good news for SMEs | Six key points from the Government's 'health in the workplace' plans

The Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care this week unveiled an ambitious consultations aiming to boost health in the workplace.

The new plans, designed to increase uptake of Occupational Health provision, keep people in work and improve overall wellbeing, promise to have far-reaching implications for businesses and employees alike.

“This Government is investing billions in getting people back to work and growing the economy,” said Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP.

“We need employers to keep playing their part too. Healthy businesses need healthy workers – employers will benefit from higher retention rates, more productive workers, and fewer work days lost due to sickness. Improving health in the workplace is a vital piece of the puzzle in our drive to increase employment.”