DWP rolls out work advice and psychological therapy scheme

摘要

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is funding the national roll-out of a NHS service that provides personalised help to individuals so that they can manage their mental health issues and find or remain in work. Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) has, since 2008, offered therapy in England to people with conditions such as depression and anxiety to help them recover from, and improve the self-management of, their condition. In parts of England, some IAPT services have enabled individuals to access employment advisors (EAs) as well as therapists so that they can obtain combined psychological treatment and employment support to help then remain in, return to or find work and improve their mental health. Referrals to IAPT, which are also known as NHS Talking Therapies services, are voluntary and can be by self-referral or a GP or healthcare professional.