Local MP, Karl Turner, has welcomed a massive investment in East Hull to help more people into good jobs.
Almost 3,400 sick or disabled people in the Hull & East Yorkshire will receive unemployment support, thanks to £11.7m in funding from Labour’s Connect to Work programme.
The scheme will deliver localised, tailored support to people who are sick, disabled or face complex barriers to work. It provides intensive, personalised help including individual coaching from employment specialists, job matching services, and ongoing support for both participants and employers to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
Support can include embedding work advisers in GP surgeries, putting on workshops to improve people’s confidence, or helping people with affordable childcare.
MP Karl Turner said: “I’m delighted that more people in East Hull will get help into work as Labour invests £11.7million in Hull & East Yorkshire.
“This is about to change as we help thousands of people back to the workplace with tailored support to tackle the issues they are facing. It’s part of our plan to help people secure local jobs that work for them. Because when everyone can succeed our communities and our economy thrive.”
Connect to Work is voluntary. To access support, sick and disabled people and those facing complex barriers to work can self-refer or they can be referred through various routes including healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary sector partners. The scheme is designed and delivered locally. Areas like the East Hull will be empowered to shape the support around what works best for our community and target funding where it’s needed most.