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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has undertaken of the effectiveness of Workstep as a replacement for the assisted places scheme for people with learning and physical disabilities; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Hywel Francis (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

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Answered

Date

14 July 2003

Reference

123352; 409 c84-5W;409 c83-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make a statement on recent developments in the WORKSTEP programme, with particular reference to (a) achievement of targets for progression to open employment; (b) local authority contribution to capitation payments and (c) the financial health of providers....

Asked by

Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 March 2003

For answer on

4 April 2003

Answered on

4 April 2003

Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on recent developments in the Workstep programme, with particular reference to (a) achievement of targets for progression to open employment; (b) local authority contribution to capitation payments and (c) the financial health of providers. [104790] Mr. Nicholas Brown: In April 2001, the former Supported Employment Programme was modernised and renamed Workstep to place greater emphasis on developing disabled people and helping them move into mainstream employment where possible. Because of the varying potential of participants to make the transition to open employment, formal targets would not be appropriate. However, providers are encouraged to work towards achieving progression for up to 30 per cent. of all new entrants and 10 per cent. of those recruited under the former supported employment programme. Since April 2001, nearly 3,300 individuals have progressed into open employment. Payments under Workstep are made to providers when participants achieve specific stages within the programme, and a monthly payment is made to providers for all those they support in work. Depending on the nature of the employment within which support is provided, local authorities and other providers may additionally contribute to the costs of the workplace. The amounts paid vary considerably across Workstep providers and across workplaces. The financial health of providers is considered as part of the ongoing monitoring undertaken by Jobcentre Plus of its contractual relationship with providers. The recent extension to Workstep, carried out through a competitive procurement, included a rigorous assessment of financial health for all providers who expressed an interest in the competition.

Date

4 April 2003

Reference

402 c918W;402 c916W; 104790

House

House of Commons

Northern Ireland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the costs per participant are on (a) the Northern Ireland Employment Support Programme and (b) the Workstep programme in Great Britain. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Jeffrey M Donaldson (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 January 2003

Reference

91850; 398 c110W;398 c111W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to help disabled people back to work. - Includes figures and ref to Green Paper 'Pathways to Work: Helping People into Employment' (Cm 5690).

Asked by

David Hamilton (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

12 December 2002

For answer on

19 December 2002

Answered on

19 December 2002

David Hamilton: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to help disabled people back to work. [87669] Mr. Nicholas Brown: Disabled people can take part in the mainstream Jobcentre Plus employment and training programmes, and have full access to all its services. In addition, Jobcentre Plus has a range of specialist employment programmes to support disabled people who want to work. The Access to Work programme provides advice and practical help for disabled people with the additional employment costs, for example, in travelling to work, adapting the work place, obtaining special equipment and support workers, which result from disability. WORKSTEP provides job support to disabled people who face more complex barriers to finding and keeping work. Our New Deal for Disabled People is the first national programme designed specifically to support people with health conditions and disabilities move into and keep jobs. Since the national extension of the programme began, it has helped over 6,000 people into jobs and nearly 28,000 have registered with job brokers to actively pursue employment. Disabled people can also take part in other Jobcentre Plus employment programmes, and have full access to all its services. Our Green Paper, "Pathways to Work: Helping People into Employment' (Cm 5690), sets out our strategy for enabling people with health problems and disabilities to move into work, and so become and remain independent. From late October 2003, we will offer in pilot areas: early, more frequent support from skilled personal advisers; direct access to a range of comprehensive specialist programmes; and clear financial incentives to work.

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

396 c1025W;396 c1023W; 87669

House

House of Commons

Dept for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial assistance he makes available to specialist employment providers and agencies in the fields of (a) physical disability, (b) learning difficulties and (c) mental illness. - Includes no figures.

Asked by

Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 December 2002

Reference

88331; 396 c1025-6W;396 c1023-4W

House

House of Commons

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