Written questions

Access to Work Programme

Commons · Question 90477 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 20 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of providers that have ceased offering Access to Work services due to (a) systemic delays and (b) insufficient funding since January 2025.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 20 Nov 2025

We have interpreted “providers” to mean support workers, third parties, and stakeholders who deliver support to Access to Work customers.The Department does not hold data on how many providers may have ceased offering Access to Work services due to (a) sy...