Access to Work Programme: Medical Examinations
Commons · Question 13518 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Rosie Duffield
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will set out how his Department defines the distinction between enabling support and replacement support for the purposes of Access to Work assessments.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 8 Jul 2026
Enabling support and replacement support may be provided by a Support Worker job aide when a customer is unable to do part or all of their job because of their disability, illness or health condition. If a customer is performing the job role, making decis...