Access to Work Programme: Self-employed

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason applications for Access to Work from self-employed customers are not being allocated for processing until over 18 months from the date of receipt; and what assessment he has made of the

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1. 3 June 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason applications for Access to Work from self-employed customers are not being allocated for processing until over 18 months from the date of receipt; and what assessment he has made of the

   Source: Commons

2. 12 June 2026

   Answer

   Delays in allocating Access to Work applications for self‑employed customers are due to high demand and the additional complexity of these cases, which often require further evidence such as tax and income details.The Department recognises the impact of t...

   Source: Written answer

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