NHS supports thousands more people back into work

Almost 70,000 people with mental health issues were given employment support last year as part of the NHS Talking Therapies Programme – up nearly two-thirds on the year before. New data also shows almost 2 million referrals (1.8 million) to Talking Therapies were made last year, with more than 1.2 million people starting treatment. NHS Talking Therapies help people who struggle with their mental health, such as anxiety or depression, and as part of the programme patients can be linked up with their own employment advisor if finding and keeping work is something they are keen to explore or receive help with.