Milburn review calls for jobs 'revolution' for young people with disabilities
UKPulse News Desk
The Milburn review of youth employment will recommend creating and subsidising paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people, as part of an opportunity revolution.
- About a million young people are classified as Neet, meaning they are not in education, employment or training.
- Nearly half (45%) of those are disabled or in ill health.
- The review will call for the introduction of 'flexi-jobs' alongside employment subsidies and intensive skills support.
The British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people as part of an opportunity revolution, according to the Milburn review of youth employment.
The review will recommend introducing 'flexi-jobs' alongside employment subsidies and intensive skills support to make it easier for disabled and chronically ill 16- to 24-year-olds to get work.
Why this matters: The crisis in youth mental health is real, and the government has a duty to provide support and opportunities for young people with disabilities.
What this means for you: If implemented, these proposals could lead to more job opportunities for young people with disabilities, potentially improving their life chances and lifetime earnings.