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2026-06-05 · Department for Work and Pensions · 7315 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Fit Note Reform Pilots, published on 21 May 2026, HCWS56, how many Community Work and Health Team staff will be recruited in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Answer

The total budget for the Fit Note Reform Pilots in 2026-27 is £3 million, distributed across four pilot areas. Funding allocations differ between each area, reflecting local workforce configurations, delivery models and expected patient volumes agreed wit...

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