Reducing Health Inequalities through Skills Training, Support and Removing Barriers to Employment

Autor/inn/en	Woodall, James; Coan, Susan; Stanley, Michelle
Titel	Reducing Health Inequalities through Skills Training, Support and Removing Barriers to Employment
Quelle	In: Health Education Journal, 82 (2023) 5, S.583-592 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Woodall, James)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0017-8969
DOI	10.1177/00178969231175991
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Labor Market; Disproportionate Representation; Employment Opportunities; Job Application; Health Services; Social Services; Barriers; Program Effectiveness; Employment Services; Labor Force Development; United Kingdom (Leeds) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Bewerbung; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste; Employment service; Arbeitsvermittlung; Arbeitskräftebestand
Abstract	Objective: This paper reports on a programme which sought to engage individuals and groups who are underrepresented in the UK labour market. The programme aimed to improve access to employment opportunities and provide practical support in job applications. The focus was on encouraging people to seek employment in the health and social care sectors and on tackling health inequalities in the region. Design: Qualitative inquiry. Setting: Leeds, UK. Method: Using focus groups and interviews, this paper explores key learning from the programme and the experience of programme delivery, both from the perspective of the professionals working on the programme and the individuals participating. Results: A coordinated strategic partnership in which key agencies share a common purpose is critical. The value of a localised strategy to engage communities is an important mechanism for success. Working closely with schools and businesses provides opportunities to access individuals who might usually find employment services difficult to access. The programme examined here sought to put people's aspirations at the heart of delivery, offering choice and tailored opportunities to develop their careers. This could include developing specific skills or raising awareness of potential careers. The programme also promoted opportunities by removing barriers in the job application process. A range of positive health outcomes were reported for participants engaging in the programme that require further exploration. Conclusion: Meaningful employment is an important health determinant, but some communities face barriers to employment and consequently find the labour market difficult to access. Findings suggest a range of ways to engage people in finding meaningful employment and support. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01