00:00More than 10,000 disabled people across the region could be helped into work under a major
00:05new support programme. Up to £43 million is expected to be invested across the region's
00:12six boroughs through the government's Connect to Work scheme. The Department for Work and
00:17Pensions says the programme will provide tailored employment support for people with disabilities,
00:24health conditions or complex barriers to jobs. Across the region, the Disability
00:28Employment Gap stands at 28.6% above the UK average. The programme's support is designed to fit around
00:37the individual. Officials say the scheme will offer coaching, job matching and continued support.
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