WorkWell is an early intervention work and health service that brings together health, employment and community organisations to support those currently out of work due to ill health or disability to return to work. The service also provides support to those in work who are struggling with health issues which might lead to long term sickness or unemployment.
East Birmingham and North Solihull was chosen as one of the 15 vanguard areas across the country to be part of the WorkWell programme - a £64 million, two-year Government pilot to deliver joined-up work and health support. In Birmingham, the WorkWell area spans 25 wards aligned to the East Birmingham & North Solihull Levelling Up Zone, with £1.7m Government funding provided for the 18 month pilot programme.
The organisations providing services are:
- Birmingham Disability Resource Centre (serving Shard End & Kitts Green and Birmingham East Central Primary Care Networks)
- Sähëlï Hub (serving Washwood Heath & Nechells and Saltley & Alum Rock Primary Care Networks)
- Better Pathways (Serving Small Heath and Bordersley East Primary Care Networks)
- Colebridge Trust (Serving North Solihull Primary Care Network)
You can find more information about the initative on the WorkWell website: WorkWell :: Birmingham and Solihull ICS
