Chancellor Jeremy Hunt plans to use his Autumn Statement to tackle the rise in the number of people unable to work because of long-term mental health issues, it is reported. Campaigners are calling on the Government to consider financial incentives for companies to improve mental health support for their staff, comprehensive waiting time standards, similar to those for physical health, an increase in the mental health workforce and a more flexible sick-pay system.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt plans to use his Autumn Statement to tackle the rise in the number of people unable to work because of long-term mental health issues, it is reported. Campaigners are calling on the Government to consider financial incentives for companies to improve mental health support for their staff, comprehensive waiting time standards, similar to those for physical health, an increase in the mental health workforce and a more flexible sick-pay system.