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<p>We want to see disabled people and people with health conditions, including those
living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, to fulfil their full potential
in work and go as far as their talents and drive can take them.</p><p> </p><p>We are
reforming current Government schemes that support disabled people and those with health
conditions to return to and stay in work, for example through Access to Work. Access
to Work is a grant scheme for individuals to cover the additional costs of working
that arise as a result of a disability or health condition. We are also encouraging
all employers to sign-up to the Disability Confident scheme which is designed to help
employers access the talents of disabled people and retain them in the workplace.</p><p>
</p><p>The Work, Health and Disability Green paper set out plans to develop a 10-year
strategy that focuses on transforming employment prospects of disabled people and
people with long term health conditions – both by getting people into work as well
as retaining those already in employment. The government is committed to ensuring
disabled people have better employment outcomes.</p>
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