Written questions

Employment: Neurodiversity

Commons · Question 24450 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps are being taken to support more neurodivergent people into suitable employment.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 8 Sep 2026

Government has in place a number of measures that can support better employment outcomes for neurodivergent people. Our specialist, voluntary, Supported Employment programme, Connect to Work, is for anyone who is disabled, has a health condition or is exp...