UK -The Work Foundation, Working with multiple sclerosis 07.07.2011
The report calls for a coordinated action to reduce the unnecessary burden of the condition on individuals’ lives and the UK economy.
Ready to work: Meeting the employment and career aspirations of people with multiple sclerosis argues that with greater employer awareness and more co-ordinated action, the majority of people with MS who are willing and able to work could be supported to do so. It says that this would create significant government savings and improve the quality of life both for those affected and for their informal carers. Employers would also gain from the retention of experienced staff and from redundancy and recruitment savings, says the publication.
The report finds that while many people with MS want to work, employers often have a poor understanding of the disease. This can leave people reluctant to inform their employers about their condition, with the consequence that they miss out on interventions such as flexible working and modifications to the workplace which can significantly improve their ability to stay in work.
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