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Fit for Work

Supporting policy and practice to develop sustainable healthcare and productivity.

Fit for Work Global Alliance

Fit for Work Global Alliance is a multi-stakeholder coalition that champions change in health and work policy and practice for the benefit of those with chronic health conditions.

Active for over a decade, the alliance has driven change for better lives across the UK, Europe and beyond and now has a global reach. Our evidence and pioneering toolkits are now being adopted in many countries. They are changing lives for the better, saving costs for employers and governments and contributing to increased sustainability in healthcare systems across the world. Fit for Work Global Alliance is led by The Work Foundation.

  • Fit for Work UK

    The Fit for Work UK Coalition is an active partnership of healthcare professionals, policy-makers, employers and advocacy groups and part of the global alliance. Our latest research includes the Plan for Life Guide, a care coordination plan developed by a range of organisations involved in the care of those with musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Fit for Work Global Alliance

    Fit for Work Global Alliance is a multi-stakeholder initiative, driving policy and practice change across the work and health agendas in Europe and worldwide. Our latest research focuses on the benefits of early intervention for individuals with chronic health conditions, especially musculoskeletal disorders.

Reports

  • Shape the agenda of Good Work

    A report discussing a new vision for work to maximise opportunities for all in future.

  • Embedding work and related outcomes into social prescribing

    A report investigating whether changing policy emphasis has influenced social prescribing in practice.

  • Social prescribing: a pathway to work?

    An analysis of the role of social prescription in supporting work opportunities.

  • Fit for Work call for action 2016

    A call to action under the Slovakian Presidency of the European Council.

  • Complexities and challenges: working with multiple health conditions

    A report exploring the fact that people who experience multiple long-term health conditions have poorer outcomes.

  • Fit for Work: my plan for life guide 2016

    The aim of 'My plan for life' is to help people with chronic conditions to take control of their health and care.

  • Musculoskeletal disorders, workforce health and productivity in the United States

    A report exploring musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)in the United States and their relationship to employment.

  • Why early management of chronic disease in the EU workforce should be a priority

    Developing a cost-effective evidence-based solution to reduce the burden of MSDs.