The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you are out of work.
It is voluntary, unless you have been out of work and claiming unemployment benefits for 24 months.
Eligibility
You could be eligible if you live in England or Wales and you are:
out of work and have claimed unemployment benefits for 24 months
a carer or former carer
homeless
a former member of the armed forces or an armed forces reservist
the partner of a current or former member of the armed forces
a care leaver
a young person in 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 have completed a custodial or community sentence
an offender serving a community sentence
You do not have to be getting benefits to apply.
What you will get
You will 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 are eligible.
If you do not have a work coach, go to your local Jobcentre Plus and ask to speak to a work coach about the Work and Health Programme.