EMPLOYERS in Northwich are being urged to contact their MP to find out more about employing disabled workers.

Graham Evans, MP for Weaver Vale, is to hold a ‘Disability Confident’ event next month to help employers understand the business benefits of employing disabled jobseekers.

A date and location of the event, which is free, is to be confirmed.

A spokesman for Mr Evans said: “There are many myths about disabled people taking more days off sick, costing money to have workplace adjustments and creating a fear of discrimination claims.

“All of these assumptions are incorrect.

“Join us to hear why they are wrong and listen and talk to employers who can explain the support that is available, the steps they have taken to help disabled people enter and progress at work and the benefits their businesses have gained as a result.”

Mr Evans hopes the event will showcase how people with a disability can make a major contribution to business’ and challenge negative attitudes to disability employment.

“Disabled people make up almost 20 per cent of the working age population, many being highly qualified individuals,” Mr Evans said.

“Many employers are missing out on this valuable pool of potential and skills.

“At our Disability Confident event, we would like to show local employers how much disabled people have to offer your business.”

For more information email mail@grahamevansmp.com

Alternatively phone 01925 606500 to register to attend the free Disability Confident event.