Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 69728

Universal Credit: Learning Disability

Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 1 September 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal DemocratInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to make reasonable adjustments for people with complex learning difficulties to complete Universal Credit applications.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department is committed to ensuring that Universal Credit is accessible to all, including individuals with complex learning difficulties. We recognise that some claimants may require additional support to make and maintain their claim. A range of reas...

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