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<p>We are interpreting the question to ask what assessment has been made of the impact on levels of employment due to delays in orthopaedic surgery.</p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been made by DWP.</p><p> </p><p>Musculoskeletal conditions remain one of the most common conditions amongst those that are economically inactive due to long term sickness.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has a range of initiatives supporting disabled people, and people with health conditions, including those economically inactive due to long term sickness, to start, stay and succeed in work.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently working across Government, the health system and with employers, to tackle rising inactivity, building on the Government’s existing package of support.</p> |