• Good employment can improve mental health, financial security, and overall wellbeing.
• Staying in work or returning after illness helps maintain confidence and independence.
• Health and work are linked - supporting patients with employment can aid recovery.

Conversation Starters – below are some simple ways to find out if a patient would benefit from employment support advice.

“How are you feeling about work at the moment?”

“Are there any challenges you’re facing that make work difficult?”

"Did you need time off work to be here today?"

There are services available to support patients to return to, or stay in, work. Patients can self-refer to these services, and the main ones are listed on the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Website.

Derby City Services:

Derbyshire County Services:

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability, providing practical and financial support beyond what employers are legally required to offer as 'reasonable adjustments'.

JobHelp is a UK Government resource designed to help people get job-ready, find work, and access support. It offers practical advice, tools, and links to services that make job searching easier.