Question follow-through · 106633
Access to Work Programme
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what action is being taken to reduce the waiting times for a decision on Access to Work claims.
About this written question
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
- 19 Jan 2026
- Target answer date
- 21 Jan 2026
- Answer
- 26 Jan 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
19 Jan 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what action is being taken to reduce the waiting times for a decision on Access to Work claims.
21 Jan 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
26 Jan 2026
Answer published
The Department is committed to reducing the Access to Work waiting times. We have increased the number of staff working in this area by 27% and we have continued to streamline delivery practices. To protect employment opportunities, case managers prioriti...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Employment: Disability and Homelessness
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Universal Credit: Young People
20 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department made of the potential impact of withdrawing the universal credit health top-up for people under 22 on those unable to work.
Personal Independence Payment Assessment Review
25 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is taking steps to engage disabled people in the process of the Timms Review of the Personal Independence Payment system.
Access to Work Programme: Multiple Sclerosis
25 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help ensure the Access to Work scheme supports people with multiple sclerosis.
Employment: Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Employment: Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders
17 Mar 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support those with back pain and musculoskeletal sick notes to get back to the workplace.
Employment Schemes: Mental Illness
10 Apr 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish the amount of people supported into employment through the Individual Placement and Support scheme.
Employment Schemes: Mental Illness
10 Apr 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of regional disparities in the outcome of the Individual Placement and Support Programme.
Pensioners: Advocacy
29 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Pensions Commission on engaging pensioner advocacy groups.
Jobcentres: Advisory Services
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