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Jon Ashworth
Chief Executive of Labour Together and former shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and for Work and Pensions. Former Labour MP for Leicester South.
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May 27, 2025
• 37min
55: When work isn’t working: tackling the UK’s sickness problem – with Jon Ashworth and Sacha Romanovitch
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Sacha Romanovitch, Chair of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, and Jon Ashworth, Chief Executive of Labour Together, dive into the pressing issue of health-related economic inactivity in the UK. They discuss how 8.2 million working-age individuals struggle with long-term conditions, emphasizing the need for flexible work environments. Solutions involve reforming Statutory Sick Pay and advocating for early intervention strategies. The conversation also highlights innovative approaches like AI scheduling, aiming to enhance workforce wellness and tackle mental health challenges head-on.
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