Written questions

Access to Work Programme

2026-06-04 · Department for Work and Pensions · 7194 · Official question

Vicky Foxcroft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what conversations he has had with employers regarding the timeliness of notifications of changes in employees’ Access to Work awards.

Answer

Access to Work continues to support disabled people and people with health conditions to start and stay in work, and the Department recognises increased demand has contributed to delays. In response to the increased demand, DWP has increased resourcing to...