The In-Work Support (IWS) operation is a Welsh Government and ESF funded programme delivered by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU) and Rhyl City Strategy (RCS). It aims to reduce sickness absenteeism and presenteeism rates in the workplace by supporting them with rapid access to work-focused physical and/or psychological therapies.
OB3 Research conducted an evaluation of the operation. The evaluation’s objectives were:
to assess and compare the implementation of the operation in two areas, for absentee and presentee participants
to assess and compare the implementation of the operation in two areas, for professionals, employers, GPs and other local stakeholder organisations
to assess and compare the project management of the operation in two areas
to assess perceived impact and usefulness of the services provided.
A copy of the final report is available here.