DWP - Work and Health Programme

The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you’re out of work.

Eligibility:

You could be eligible if you live in England or Wales and you’re:

• disabled
• out of work
• a carer or former carer
• a homeless person
• a former member of His Majesty’s (HM) armed forces
• a member of the HM armed forces reserves
• the partner of a current or former member of HM armed forces
• a care leaver
• a young person in a gang or at risk of being involved with a gang
• a refugee
• a victim of domestic violence
• dependent (or have been dependent) on drugs or alcohol and it’s preventing you from getting work
• an ex-offender and you’ve completed a custodial or community sentence
• an offender serving a community sentence

You do not have to be getting benefits to apply.

What You’ll Get:

You’ll get personal support to help you:

• identify your employment needs
• match your skills to work that’s available
• put you in touch with employers
• find long-term employment
• get training to help you find work
• manage health problems to reduce their impact on work

How to Apply:

Ask your work coach if you’re eligible. They will apply for you.

If you don’t have a work coach, go to your local Jobcentre Plus and ask to speak to a work coach about the Work and Health Programme.