Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 101277

Jobcentres: Asylum

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 26 January 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether Jobcentre Plus staff receive training on trauma-informed approaches when working with refugees and asylum seekers.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The DWP launched introductory trauma informed learning in Summer 2025, following a successful pilot across 23/24; supporting staff to respond to experiences of adversity and trauma including that experienced by refugees and asylum seekers. The learning is...

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