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Health: Older People

Question for Department of Health and Social Care

UIN 84246, tabled on 2 September 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to use the workplace to promote improved health outcomes for people over 60.

Answered on

1 October 2020

The Department is working across the Government to deliver a range of activity to support workplaces to promote health and work outcomes, including for those over 60.

For example, last summer, in the consultation ‘Health is Everyone’s Business’ we consulted on a range of proposals aimed at supporting employers to minimise the risk of health-related job loss, including by expanding employers’ access to occupational health services and related advice and information. A response to the consultation is due later this year.