Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15579

Access to Work Programme

Tabled: 21 November 2024
Answered: 28 November 2024

Question

Abtisam Mohamed

LabourSheffield Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to tackle delays in the Access to Work scheme.

Answer

Alison McGovern
We are committed to reducing wait times for Access to Work, and we have deployed additional staff to process claims and streamlined our delivery processes. We prioritise customers starting a job in four weeks. Access to Work continues to be in high demand...

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