Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 25 November 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what proportion of Jobcentre Plus districts in each region of England have a mental health co-ordinator as part of the mental health co-ordinator network programme.
The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Darra Singh. I have asked him to provide the hon. Member with the information requested.
Letter from Darra Singh:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking what proportion of Jobcentre Plus Districts in each region in England has a mental health co-ordinator. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.
All Jobcentre Plus Districts have a mental health coordinator in post. Their role is to raise awareness of mental health issues, building practical links between health and employment services at a local level. This includes ensuring that advisers receive support and training to identify customers who may have a mental health condition and to be able to signpost them to appropriate sources of help.
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