We recognise the benefits of good quality employment; we know that people are better off in work, and we know that there are people and families in our society who need support to enable them to access and sustain high-quality employment opportunities and gain the benefits of being in good work.

We know employability does matter to improving health outcomes for people living in Scotland.

In this recording, Public Health Scotland delivered a panel discussion, bringing together colleagues from national and local government, NHS who share their expertise on why employability really matters to health and what action is required.

View the recording to find out more about

  • how exclusion from employment opportunities leads to poorer health outcomes 
  • what inclusive employment looks like in practice 
  • how to provide employment opportunities to support people and their families most disadvantaged in our society, to secure good quality work.

Please note: This recording does not have updated subtitles