Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 123415
Access to Work Programme
Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Mr Jonathan Brash
Labour — Hartlepool
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Access to Work programme has adequate resources to meet projected demand.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsDemand for Access to Work has increased significantly since 2019/20, with more than double the number of applications in 2024/25. Since March 2024 we have increased the number of staff working on Access to Work claims by 29% from 500 full time equivalent ...
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