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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 20 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 September 2021. It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Employment: Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the National Disability Strategy published in July 2021, what steps she is taking to increase the awareness of Access to Work among disabled employees.

Answer

We are taking a range of steps to continue to raise awareness of Access to Work among people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We regularly promote the scheme through the Department’s social media channels, signposting people to the Access to Work pages on the JobHelp website and on gov.uk.

We are also ensuring advisers who work with potential customers, including Jobcentre Plus, health professionals and advisory groups, have the information and tools to act as advocates for the scheme.

In addition, we are continuing to work with stakeholders, partners and employer associations to raise awareness of Access to Work through communications to their customers, and we have produced a communications toolkit to help them raise awareness.

We are continuing to promote Access to Work to employers as part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51813
Session
2021-22
Related items
National Disability Strategy
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Employment
Link
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