It is vital both the Government and insurers invest more heavily in rehabilitation if the cost of long-term illness is to be reduced, says Helen Merfield
It is well recognised that rehab-ilitation and early intervention are effective mechanisms to help ensure a healthy, safe and durable recovery for sick or injured individuals. The challenge for the Government and business is to develop an effective overall rehabilitation infrastructure in the UK and get the most out of the resources available. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Association of British Insurers (ABI) have jointly called on the Government to take a clear lead on rehabilitation, and develop a national action plan to develop faster and better services. The reasons for their...
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