A new DVD has been launched today to promote Jobcentre Plus services to disabled people and those with health conditions.
The 'We Can Help' DVD shows the range of services available throughout Jobcentre Plus, following a character, Sarah, from her first interview with a Jobcentre Plus adviser through to finding work.
Minister for Disabled People Anne McGuire said:
"This is about putting into practice opportunities of support, equality and choice to disabled people and those with health conditions.
"We know that one million disabled people say they would like to work and many believe they could work if given the right support.
"By launching the 'We Can Help' DVD Jobcentre Plus is raising awareness and ensuring that no one misses out on the wide range of local advice and support available to those who may be considering returning to the workplace."
Aimed at disabled people and people with health conditions wanting to know more about Jobcentre Plus services, the DVD will also help disability organisations, health professionals and employers who are looking at employing a more diverse workforce.
The DVD is available in several versions including British Sign Language, English audio description for people with visual impairments and has been translated into 14 languages.
Notes to editor:
To obtain a free copy of the 'We Can Help' DVD please contact your Disability Employment Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus office
The website address for Jobcentre Plus is http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Copies of the DVD will be distributed to Jobcentre Plus partner organisations.
Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department for Work and Pensions, brings together employment and benefit services for people of working age, and is a key element in the Government's objectives to help people based on 'Work for those who can, support for those who cannot'.
Jobcentre Plus provides:
- A work-focus to the benefits system based on personal advisers to help people to get and keep work.
- A dedicated service to support employers in filling their vacancies quickly and successfully.
- Swift, secure and professional access to benefits for those entitled to them.
