How will the initiative help get claimants off Incapacity Benefits..?
A – Many disabled people on Incapacity Benefits feel socially isolated and without the skills needed to re-enter employment. The initial aim of the proposal is to provide basic computing skills across a wide range of subjects which will assist the client to find work. What makes the initiative different from other training schemes is the provision of a second phase of training where the client’s newly acquired skills are put into action and further developed in a community setting. A core element of this period is to develop the client’s self respect, confidence and communication skills – all of which can be seriously affected by long term periods of unemployment.
