Tackling the causes of long-term sickness and economic inactivity

The UK faces a series of complex health challenges, exemplified by the recent sharp rise in the number of people out of the workforce due to long-term sickness. This has significant impacts on individuals’ wellbeing, as well as large fiscal and economic costs. Tackling complex challenges such as this requires a fresh approach. This interim report, developed by the NHS Confederation and Boston Consulting Group, sets out why a whole-of-government approach is key to addressing this issue and how it can be taken forward by a new government.

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