Employment

People in work are generally healthier and happier than people who don’t have jobs. There is also evidence to show that being in work can help people with health conditions get better, and improve quality of life in general. Our health and well-being affect the people around us, so being in work can benefit our families and communities as well.

You can read more about this on the government website Working for Health (external link, opens new browser window).

People who are long-term unemployed or who have never worked are between two to three times more likely to have poor health than those in work. The longer someone is out of work because of ill health, the lower their chance of getting back into work.

However, if you are deaf or hard of hearing you may need help getting a job, improving your career, or making sure that adjustments have been made in your workplace so you can do your job.