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Employment Schemes: Mental Illness

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 125583

The question

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.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) was available in 12 areas in England and 2 Health Board areas in Wales. Evaluation of the programme is ongoing.

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