{"id":59,"date":"2025-11-17T16:29:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myinformernews.com\/uk\/?p=59"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:29:55","slug":"80-million-government-funding-to-help-people-get-back-to-work-with-mental-health-and-peer-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myinformernews.com\/uk\/80-million-government-funding-to-help-people-get-back-to-work-with-mental-health-and-peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a380 Million Government Funding to Help People Get Back to Work with Mental Health and Peer Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thousands of people across the UK will soon have access to support aimed at getting them back into work, thanks to an \u00a380 million funding boost<\/strong> from the government. This funding expands the Inactivity Trailblazer programme<\/strong>, which focuses on helping people facing barriers such as poor mental health, low skills, or social isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Trailblazer Programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Inactivity Trailblazer programme<\/strong> is designed to tackle the root causes of economic inactivity<\/strong>, rather than just providing temporary employment solutions. Local areas can offer tailored support, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Mental health support<\/strong> and wellbeing services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Peer support groups<\/strong> to build confidence and reduce social isolation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Skills and work readiness training<\/strong>, including CV preparation and interview coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Employer engagement<\/strong> to improve hiring practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Digital self-referral platforms<\/strong> to connect people with local services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The programme addresses the link between poor mental health and unemployment<\/strong>, providing holistic support<\/strong> that combines health, skills, and job readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who Will Benefit from the Funding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This funding is aimed at people facing complex barriers to work<\/strong>, including those who have been previously underserved by traditional employment programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, Aaron, a young autistic individual, benefited from the trailblazer programme by joining a safe, interest-based social group<\/strong>, improving his confidence, learning job readiness skills, and connecting with potential employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The funding covers nine key areas in England and Wales<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • York and North Yorkshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • South Yorkshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • West Yorkshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • North East<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Greater Manchester<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Greater London (three trailblazers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Each area receives \u00a310 million, with London receiving \u00a320 million to run three programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When Will People Get Support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The extended funding runs for a second year<\/strong>, with pilot programmes already showing early success in Denbighshire and Blaenau Gwent. People in eligible areas can start accessing support immediately<\/strong> through local providers, including community link workers and online self-referral platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This initiative comes as the UK faces 9.1 million economically inactive people<\/strong> and builds on other youth employment programmes, including the \u00a325 million Youth Hubs boost<\/strong> and \u00a345 million Youth Guarantee extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Leaders Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary:<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re putting local leaders in charge so support reaches the people who need it most. This approach gives people the confidence and skills to thrive.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales:<\/strong> \u201cWork benefits people, giving financial independence and improving wellbeing. This funding unlocks more opportunities across Wales.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor:<\/strong> \u201cThis funding is helping thousands into good, secure jobs, putting people and employers at the heart of everything we do.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Mayor:<\/strong> \u201cThe support helps people rebuild confidence, take the next step toward work, and contribute to a stronger economy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Why This Funding Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Trailblazer programme<\/strong> is part of the government\u2019s Plan for Change<\/strong>, aiming to reduce economic inactivity, improve living standards, and unlock opportunity. By combining employment support, mental health services, and skills training<\/strong>, the programme ensures that everyone has a chance to return to meaningful work and build a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This \u00a380 million investment in employment support<\/strong> is a key step toward helping people overcome barriers to work, improving wellbeing, and strengthening local communities across the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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