Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 109176

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026

Question

Mohammad Yasin

LabourBedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that people who leave employment due to long-term health conditions or disability can access Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to providing timely and accurate support to people whose ability to work is affected by long-term health conditions or disabilities through Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Personal Independence ...

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