Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities
Summary
A review of youth employment led by former Labour minister Alan Milburn is expected to recommend government-backed jobs and flexible work arrangements for disabled and chronically ill people aged 16 to 24. The proposals aim to address barriers to work through wage subsidies, skills support and jobs designed around individual abilities.Key Facts
- The Milburn review is due to report this month.
- About one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, a group known as Neets.
- Disabled or unwell young people make up 45% of Neets and are three times as likely to be Neet as their non-disabled peers.
- The review is expected to recommend a Danish-style flexi-job scheme, with adjustable hours and government wage top-ups.
- It will also propose job carving, which divides tasks from one role into separate jobs suited to different workers.
- Nearly half of 24-year-old Neets have never worked, according to the article.
- Milburn has suggested redirecting some of the £4 billion spent each year on disability benefits for young people toward employment and training support.
- The proposals may face opposition from campaigners and Labour MPs concerned that benefit cuts could increase poverty.
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