Guidance

Provider memo 58: Definition change to the Early Access Disadvantaged Group (EAG) ‘Young People in Gangs�

Updated 11 February 2025

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 - 188ÌåÓý (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: [email protected]