Dear Members of our Association,   INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES   We are very pleased to inform you that the above scheme was launched yesterday by the Ministry of Labour. The scheme aims to encourage employers to hire persons with chronic diseases and to combat the reluctance often shown towards employing individuals living with chronic health conditions. CYCCA made a significant contribution to the development of this scheme, which will operate under the umbrella of the Pancyprian Federation of Patients' Associations and Friends (POSPF).   Some key features of the Scheme are outlined below.   Eligible Beneficiaries: The Scheme covers ONLY unemployed persons with chronic diseases who are interested in full-time or part-time employment. In addition, the person covered by the Scheme (the employment candidate) must have been registered as unemployed with a District or Local Labour Office (Public Employment Service – PES) before the date of employment. Applicants must be members of an association that is a registered member of the Pancyprian Federation of Patients' Associations and Friends (POSPF), or of a patient organisation that is eligible for membership according to the Federation’s criteria. The following documents must be submitted: (a) A medical......