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The quantitative study investigates approximately 14\u2005000 individuals (aged 16\u201364\u2005years, with 20% aged over 50) who entered the Ingeus Work Programme (referred to as \u2018clients\u2019) in a 16-month period in Scotland and were followed up for 2\u2005years. Employment outcomes (including progression towards work) and how they differ by client characteristics (including health), intervention components received and external factors will be investigated. The qualitative component will explore the experiences of clients and Ingeus staff, to better understand the interactions between health and (un)employment, Work Programme delivery, and how employment services can be better tailored to the needs of the over 50s.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Ethics and dissemination<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ethical approval was received from the University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (application number 400140186).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Results will be disseminated through journal articles, national and international conferences. 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