Epilepsy employment and pay gaps raised with MPs at Work and Pensions Select Committee

Only a third (34%) of people with epilepsy are in employment and those in work are paid on average 11.8% less than non-disabled people, the Work and Pensions Select Committee heard yesterday.

The Select Committee, held on 28 April, involved 11 MPs speaking to a number of organisations, including Epilepsy Action, about the disability employment gap. Select Committees consider policy issues and government work, and look at proposals for new legislation. The Work and Pensions Select Committee is currently carrying out an inquiry into the disability employment gap, and will publish a report with its conclusions.

Epilepsy Action shared findings from research conducted by the Institute of Employment Studies on employment support for people with epilepsy. The charity also gave evidence on the first-hand experiences of people with epilepsy.

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