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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Alexander Stafford (Conservative). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Long-term Sickness: Employment

Question

What steps his Department is taking to help people with long-term sickness into work.

Answer

This Government have a range of initiatives to support disabled people and people with long-term sickness to start, stay and succeed in work. At the autumn statement, we built on that by expanding universal support, launching WorkWell pilots and establishing work on the reform of the fit note.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
745 cc3-4 
901322 
Session
2023-24
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Chronic illnesses Employment schemes
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk