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This analysis looks at the change in benefits receipt for a group of working age people in England after receiving employment advisor (EA) support and psychological therapy, compared with receiving psychological therapy only.

This article is the first time we (ONS) have looked at the impact of receiving Employment Advisor (EA) support alongside psychological therapy in NHS Talking Therapies (NHSTT), compared with receiving psychological therapy only. We will be looking at the effect of receiving employment support on benefits use later this year. 

What do an aspiring orchestra conductor and a polyglot (fluent in many languages) have in common? A passion for improving mental health at work!