Championing the welfare to work industry

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Policy & campaigns

Here you will find information about the important issues for the welfare to work industry and what we are doing about them.
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The Work Programme

The Work Programme is a mainstream employment programme for those who are or are long term unemployed.
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Driving up standards

ERSA works to improve standards for jobseekers, providers, practioners and the taxpayer.
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Welfare reform

Including Universal Credit, the Work Capability Assessment and "workfare".
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Commissioning and join-up of services

Including localism, Jobcentre Plus and integrating employment and skills.
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Helping disadvantaged groups

Including young people, ex-offenders, people with disabilities, troubled families and homeless people.
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People with disabilities

Including Work Choice and other specialist disability employment support provision.