Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 96777

Access to Work Programme

Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025

Question

Louise Haigh

LabourSheffield Heeley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to simplify and speed up renewals and changes in circumstance to prevent loss of Access to Work support.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
We are committed to reducing waiting times for Access to Work. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims by 27% and applications from customers who are about to start a job or who are renewing are prioritised. The Green Paper ...

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