Today the Government published its initial report following the discovery phase of its Keep Britain Working Review being led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. Aviva is actively engaging with the Review by sharing best practice on what works for us as an employer, and an insurer in keeping employees healthy and helping them to return to and stay in work following illness.
Commenting on the findings in the report, following his attendance at the Government’s round table event today, Steve Bridger, MD, Aviva Health said: "We welcome the findings of the Discovery Phase Report, particularly the recognition that prevention, retention, early intervention, and rapid rehabilitation in the workplace are likely to be the most effective remedies for the UK's economic inactivity problem over time.
“The next stage of the review will explore best practice interventions and case management. Alongside a supportive culture and practical tools like workplace adjustment passports all Aviva employees have access to Vocational Rehabilitation support if they need it. The vocational rehabilitation model provided via insurance uses a case management approach, brings in clinical and vocational experts, and works with both the employer and employee to agree on workplace adjustments, regularly review progress, and ensure appropriate support is in place to help them stay at work.
“We agree with Sir Charlie that the Government has a responsibility to encourage, champion, and support effective practices, especially in terms of prevention.
"We believe that in times of financial challenges, the government can achieve improvements in workplace health by asking large employers to be transparent about their workplace health support. For smaller employers, there should be a national Health at Work standard and better access to guidance on best practices.
“This approach would enhance workplace health standards by making them open-source and competitive for larger employers, while providing smaller employers with a benchmark to aim for, along with appropriate support."
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