Long-term sick: is it the bosses' fault?

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The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an "economic inactivity crisis" that threatens the country's prosperity, according to a new report. A review by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield found there were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year. The problem could worsen without intervention, but Sir Charlie, who will lead a taskforce aimed at helping people return to work, said this was "not inevitable". Who is responsible for the number of people off work? 5 Live listeners shared their thoughts.