Rev Zoe Heming, who is the enabling church advisor for the Lichfield Diocese and a wheelchair user, said there were a number of reasons she wasn’t convinced by the government’s target.
She told Premier: “It sounds like a really good soundbite for some PR.
“But it does feel like another one of those vague targets, which seems to be in the opposite direction of most of the action that the government has taken recently in terms of cuts to support services.”
Theresa May said she’s committed to tackling the injustices those who want to work face.
Plans include better mental health training for work coaches and expanding fit note certificates. Also, Ministers have said they’ll work with employers to help people with health conditions remain and progress in their roles.
Rev Heming outlined to Premier what the government needs to do if it really wants to help people with disabilities.
She explained: “Reversing some of the decisions that they have made, such as cuts to employment support allowances.
She also added: “Having a much shorter target, as 10 years is a very long time for a very vague number of one million.”
The Government has also vowed to reform statutory sick pay in the wake of a major review of mental health and employers.
Mrs May said: “The path a person takes in life and in work should not be dictated by their disability or health condition.
“Everyone deserves the chance to find a job that’s right for…
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