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Access to Work Programme: Appeals

Asked by Jayne KirkhamLabour (Co-op)Department for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 12 March 2026UIN 117199

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason Access to Work decisions are not subject to appeal.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

Although discretionary grant payments do not come with a right of appeal, Access to Work customers who disagree with their award can have their award decision reconsidered by a different case manager to ensure fairness and consistency within the scheme.

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