Provider memo 58: Definition change to the Early Access Disadvantaged Group (EAG) ‘Young People in Gangs’
Updated 4 April 2024
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To: Work and Health Programme Providers
From: Work and Health Programme Operational Policy Team
Action: For information
Timing: Immediate
Background
This memo is to inform you that the definition of the Early Access Disadvantaged Group (EAG) ‘Young people in gangs’ has changed to ‘Young people identified as being involved or at risk of being involved in gangs or serious violence’.
Summary
This change will impact:
Work and Health Programme including JETS Provider Guidance
Please note: The National WHPSO1 Signposting Organisation forms and packs are impacted but will be updated in the coming weeks to reflect this change.
Actions
You and your supply chain partner[s] must now use the version of Provider Guidance published on Gov.Uk. Work and Health Programme including JETS provider guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
| Chapter | Title | Section | Summary of Change | Date of Guidance Change | Version Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Participant Identification, Eligibility and Referral | Early Access Disadvantaged Groups (Not applicable to WHP JETS) | Change in definition from ‘Young people in gangs’ to ‘Young people identified as being involved or at risk of being involved in gangs or serious violence | 31/05/2022 | 10 |
Further Information
If you have any queries about this memo, please contact: whp.enquiries@dwp.gov.uk