Universal Credit: Disqualification
Commons · Question 6361 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of benefit sanctions on the mental health of claimants receiving Universal Credit.
Answer
Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 16 Jun 2026
Work-related requirements are tailored to the claimant, taking into consideration their individual circumstances such as health conditions or caring responsibilities, so they are realistic and achievable. Any requirements must be agreed between the claima...