Question follow-through · 77362
Universal Credit: Learning Disability and Mental Illness
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many hours of (a) initial and (b) refresher training Universal Credit agents receive on supporting claimants with learning disabilities or mental health conditions; and at what intervals refresher t
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A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Tabled
- 15 Sept 2025
- Target answer date
- 13 Oct 2025
- Answer
- 17 Oct 2025 · 32 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
15 Sept 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many hours of (a) initial and (b) refresher training Universal Credit agents receive on supporting claimants with learning disabilities or mental health conditions; and at what intervals refresher t
13 Oct 2025
Target answer date
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17 Oct 2025
Answer published
Universal Credit agents and Work Coaches receive a range of training to equip them to support customers with health conditions, learning disabilities, and additional or complex needs throughout their role. Key training includes: Mandatory mental health le...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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