Employment: Disability
Lords · Question HL14064 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in improving access to work for people with disabilities.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 9 Feb 2026
The Department is committed to reducing the Access to Work waiting times. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims by 27% and applications from customers who are about to start a job or who are renewing are prioritised.In the...