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Access to Work Programme

Asked by Dr Allison GardnerLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 25165

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what accountability mechanisms are available to disabled people for Access to Work decisions.

Answered by Department for Work and Pensions

Customers who do not agree with the decision made on their Access to Work application are able to ask for a reconsideration of the decision. Information about how to do this is provided to every customer on their award letter.

In addition, customers who are dissatisfied with the service they have received may make a complaint through the Department's formal complaints process.

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