Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 118201

Flexible Support Fund

Tabled: 5 March 2026

Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance is issued to work coaches on the provision of equipment through the Flexible Support Fund.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

There is clear guidance in place for work coaches to follow when making awards. Work coaches must explore all other potential sources of financial support before using the Flexible Support Fund (FSF), so that spend does not duplicate provision which is fu...

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