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Young people and work: Interim report (28 May 2026)

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions commissioned the Rt Hon Alan Milburn to author a report into Young People and Work. The report will be taken forward in 2 distinct phases:

  • a discovery phase – this will focus on providing a diagnosis on the increase in the number of young disabled people and those with a health condition who are NEET
  • a solution phase – following the discovery phase, the report will explore and identify potential areas for reform

This report covers the findings of the discovery phase.

Published 28 May 2026
To read the full report click here

 

BOHS 2026-2030 Strategy

The new BOHS 2026–2030 strategy is now live: www.bohs.org/strategy

The Society’s strategy sets out an ambition for a future where prevention is the foundation of protecting workers’ health.

A set of resources is also provided on the strategy page, including key messaging and ready-to-use content for social media, for those who may wish to reference or share the strategy.

Attached is a short BOHS Comms pack for your information.

CWH APRIL NEWSLETTER 2026

The April Newsletter is now available here.

Any queries please contact Anna at anna@forumconferences.com

 

Working Well in the Creative Industries: Staying Creative for Longer. 26 Feb 2026 – 1300-1630

Working Well in the Creative Industries: Staying Creative for Longer
26 February 2026, from 1300- 1630

Behind every performance, exhibition, collection or craft lies physical effort, emotional labour, and long hours of unseen work.

On 26 February, join the Council for Work and Health and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities at Department of Health and Social Care for a free virtual event exploring how we can better support health and wellbeing across the creative industries, from theatre and music to museums, heritage, design, arts and ceramics.

Speakers include Arts Council England, Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Ballet, Liverpool Philharmonic, British Association Performance Arts Medicine (BAPAM), Society of Occupational Medicine, Department for Work and Pensions Chief Medical Officer and many more.

This event is a rare opportunity to bring together practitioners, organisations and individuals to share good practice and insight into working in the different types of organisations and settings across the vibrant landscape of the Arts, exploring challenges and benefits to both mental and physical health.

Register your place here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GOWJ7VHsSXyGit2sOJod-Q

To see the full programme, click on the link below.

AGENDA Working Well in the Creative Industries Staying Creative for Longer- 26 February