Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 907465

Universal Credit: Learning Disability

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help support welfare claimants with learning difficulties during the migration process to Universal Credit.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department provides tailored support for customers with learning difficulties during their migration to Universal Credit. This includes the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service, face-to-face assistance in Jobcentres, and a dedicated helpline. Custome...

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