Press Releases 2007

Job seekers need more than a revolving door - New Start 23rd November 2007

The government's drive to get people off benefits and into jobs appears to be faltering with new research showing thousands are back out of work within weeks.

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The human cost of the welfare system is too high, argues MP GREG CLARK - Kent on Sunday 11th November 2007

There is no question that our welfare systems is failing to help enough people back into work.

The costs of this failure over time are hugh, with the Government's own report indicating that it can cost them or more accurately you and me - around £62,000 to keep someone out of work.

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There's a job out there for everyone - The Herald 20th October 2007

Tomorrow's People Award winner Paul McNeil, illustrates that with the right amount of help and support, it is possible to overcome barriers to employment. The Herald looks into this in light of the recent announcements by Peter Hain on changes to the Incapacity Benefit.

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Tomorrows People GP project is 'All part of the Services' - BMA News 14th April 2007

All part of the service Inviting employment advisers from a charity into GP surgeries has allowed doctors to extend the help they can offer to patients who are long-term unemployed because of ill health. The success of the the services has attracted widespread interest, as Graham Clews reports.

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