Re: A prelude to more attacks on disabled???
Originally Posted by
Morticia
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The focus is also upon mental health, and an intention to improve public awareness of it and break down employers attitudes to it .. as in 'not up to the job'.
Well it would be superb if the gov't were truly going to motivate employers to stop being so darn picky when giving out the jobs. However, I fail to see how they are going to do this. Mental health carries a deeply ingrained stigma. People with mental health issues do not do well in interviews compared to those who are just about managing to stay sane.
Many people do not understand the impact of mental illness on those who suffer from one. The fact is that some people would prefer to die of starvation rather than leave the house. It's that terrifying. Impossible to comprehend for an employer who needs to make a profit. What the gov't should do is create work for these people in an environment where they feel safe and are not challenged if they have bad days. That would really benefit the mentally ill because occupation really is the best distraction. Unfortunately that is something that would cost more money than it currently costs for these people not to work.....
Don't hold your breath for anything approaching the altruistic. The idea behind the initiative is to save money without actually having a plan, but it will cost more money when it all comes out in the wash (if you need any examples I suggest you read up on a similar project - brexit)...