Universal Credit: Disability
Commons · Question 104428 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Coleman
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what protections are in place for claimants with disabilities during the Universal Credit migration process.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 11 Feb 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to ensuring that the transition to Universal Credit works as smoothly and safely as possible for all individuals, including for disabled people. Customers moving from DWP legacy benefits or Housing Benefit...