University of East Anglia Oct 9 2025 New research reveals that 'third-sector' services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programmes at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas. The study, led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), investigated the impact of alternative support services and recommends key strategies for helping individuals move closer to employment and improve their overall wellbeing, using a person-centred,