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Department for Work and Pensions: Training

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 3 December 2024UIN 16394

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how long it takes to train a new staff member to process pension credit applications.

Answered by Emma Reynolds

The current training for staff on Pension Credit New Claims is 10 days. The training includes focus on the steps to process an application, with more activities to help with engagement and understanding. The training has been designed using experience, advice, observations, and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders.

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