Nye's lost legacy
Since Labour was last in power, the number of working-age people reporting a disabling condition has increased by 4.3 million. And over 300,000 people leave work with health problems each year. Healthy and inclusive work can help reduce the numbers leaving employment – and make it more feasible for others to return. But many are excluded from work because they cannot access the conditions or support they need.
This report considers the health of the UK workforce, the limitations of the current occupational health system, and how a National Occupational Health Service could enlist employers, workers and the state in as key partners in keeping people well in work.
Ill-prepared
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In this report, Eloise Sacares and Luke Raikes make the case for sick pay for the self-employed, review support in the UK and other countries, and set out recommendations for the government to consider.
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Levying up
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In this report, general secretary Joe Dromey and senior researcher Sasjkia Otto set out a series of recommendations for the reform of the levy designed to both unleash growth and to unlock opportunity.
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The Fabian Review
This edition of the Fabian Review looks ahead to next year's Scottish elections, featuring Katherine Sangster, Michael Shanks MP, Roz Foyer, Paul O'Kane MSP and Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP. In conversation with Chris Carter, Anas Sarwar MSP reflects on the Hamilton byelection and the road ahead. Elsewhere, Jeevun Sandher MSP sets out a plan to save democracy through strength.
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