Presentation by Dr. Jenny Ceolta-Smith
We are pleased to share the excellent presentation given by our advisor, Dr. Jenny Ceolta-Smith, at the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People event on "Good Employment for Disabled People" held on October 8, 2024.
You can watch her talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tGM8v0lPDoU
In her presentation, titled “Bad Language: Economic Inactivity,” Jenny discusses the impact of stigmatising language surrounding economic inactivity. She advocates for a benefits policy that enables people to #LiveWell even when they cannot work.
Links that Jenny references in her presentation:
#ThereForME Campaign: Explore here
John Pring’s Book, The Department: Purchase here
Disability News Service: Read more here
Greater Manchester Hazards Centre: Campaigns on workplace safety and supporting injured workers Visit here
Research on Long Covid & Workforce Impact:
Reuschke & Houston (2022): Link
Kwon et al. (2023) on Long Covid’s impact on productivity: Link
Quote by Cass MacDonald, Key Worker Petition: Critique of ableist views on disability and employment.
TUC & Long Covid Support Report on workers’ Long Covid experiences: Read here
Resources to support people with Long Covid to safely return to work if they are able:
Society of Occupational Medicine: Guidance on returning to work with Long Covid: Read here and Manager’s Guide.
NIHR LOCOMOTION Study: Vocational Rehabilitation Roadmap for Long Covid recovery: Access here.
BMJ Article on work and rehabilitation for Long Covid: O’Connor RJ et al., 2024 Link.
CIPD Long Covid Hub: Guidance for supporting employees: Explore here.
Greater Manchester Hazards Centre (GMHC): Promotes high standards in workplace health, safety, and welfare: Read more.
Joint Evidence Submission: By Long Covid Support and Long Covid Work to the Work and Pensions Committee, 2022: Document here.
Guide on Energy Limiting Conditions: Resource by Catherine Hale to support employees with energy limitations: Download here.