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Funding boost for mental health 'work coach' project
A pilot scheme which sees work coaches refer people with mental health conditions to get support without the need for a GP or clinical assessment has been given a funding boost of £100,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions.
The project means people are able to get help early to tackle their condition before it worsens and get back into the workplace when they’re ready.
Amber Rudd, Work and Pensions Secretary, said: "We want to reach people before their mental health spirals downwards – and this money will help to do just that.
"The pilot proved that work coaches are well placed to make sure people get help quickly and are supported to get their lives back on track so I’m delighted that it can continue.
"Importantly it has also shown that people trust their work coach to help them during their toughest times – and I’m very proud of that."
The pilot first launched in March 2018 at Penzance Jobcentre and has expanded across Cornwall. This funding boost means the scheme can continue to October 2020.
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