Access to Work Programme
(asked on 3rd March 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people waiting for a decision on their Access to Work application.
This question was answered on 9th March 2026
As of 17 February 2026, the applications backlog is at 66,699. We recognise the importance of clearing the backlog, which is why last year we increased the number of staff working in this area by 29% and we have continued to streamline delivery practices.
We are using the outcomes of the Pathways to Work Green Paper consultation to review all aspects of the scheme as we develop plans for reform.