Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 63712

Employment: Learning Disability

Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal DemocratNorth East Fife

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) guidance, (b) training and (c) minimum standards are provided to work coaches supporting clients with learning difficulties.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
All Work Coaches new to DWP receive mandatory learning to support vulnerable customers and complex needs as part of their induction and onboarding, this includes helping customer who need additional support. DWP Work Coaches also receive comprehensive tra...

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