Written questions

Access to Work Programme: Self-employed

Commons · Question 58821 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that self-employed people are adequately supported when using the Access to Work scheme.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 16 Jun 2025

Access to Work is a personalised discretionary grant that provides support with workplace adjustments beyond an employer’s obligation as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, to support the recruitment and retention of disabled people into employment. In 23/...