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14,000 disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers are already receiving personalised, specialist job support through Connect to Work - our landmark programme helping people overcome barriers to find meaningful, sustainable employment

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These signs are encouraging

With 4,200 people starting on Connect to Work in March 2026 alone, and that number set to grow significantly as the programme expands, support is ramping up, and we're just getting started

Find out more https://t.co/oKJNmCt4Av

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

The Timms Review steering group is providing organisations the resources they need to deliver their own workshops looking at key issues with PIP

Find out how the newly launched Workshop in a Box will put disabled people at the heart of the Review https://t.co/Gzl0yOdffp

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Thank you to everyone who responded to the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Keep in touch with the progress that is being made with the Review by visiting https://t.co/WrBymlIkTl

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Facing a sudden drop in income or an unexpected bill?

If you’re on a low income, the Crisis and Resilience Fund may be able to help. Check your local council’s website for information

And for more support making every day easier, visit https://t.co/9Jqy8b4QYZ

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

We're taking action to fix the issues with our Access to Work scheme that helps disabled people to get and stay in work

Nearly 500 new staff are being recruited to clear the application backlog, and urgent cases are being fast-tracked

Find out more
https://t.co/yHSAekBUil

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

There are 10 days left to share your views with the Timms Review steering group on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

The Call for Evidence closes on 28 May 2026

Take part https://t.co/yoLb2HNSuN

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“It’s all about putting work and training and opportunity at the heart of the system” – Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden

Welfare reform is all about helping people into work – and here are three ways the government is doing this right now

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We will continue to build a welfare system that supports people into work and protects those who can’t, considering the Milburn and Timms reviews’ recommendations

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Welfare reform is all about helping people into work – and here’s what we’ve already achieved

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The government is providing over £50m in immediate support for vulnerable households who use heating oil to heat their homes

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If you are facing a financial crisis on a low income and need immediate help, you could be eligible for the Crisis and Resilience Fund

Ask your local council what's available

#CrisisAndResilienceFund #LocalSupport #FinancialHelp

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

We are closing two outdated benefits today

Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance have been replaced by Universal Credit, which opens up a range of support to help people move closer to or into work

Find out more https://t.co/C4xnK5DWGk

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

The number of Vanguard employers committed to tackling economic inactivity has more than doubled since Sir Charlie Mayfield published the Keep Britain Working Review in Nov 2025

Read the latest update https://t.co/HBMaRV3zpL

#KeepBritainWorking

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The Timms Review steering group wants to hear your views on the future of PIP

The first step in the group’s engagement – a Call for Evidence – is now open. They will share more ways to get involved soon

Share your views by 28 May 2026 at https://t.co/rIQyl3c7JI

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WorkWell is going nationwide across England

Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work https://t.co/ege5uWHMp6

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"When small businesses support their staff to stay at work healthy, everyone wins" - Minister for Employment Dame Diana Johnson

To help tackle workplace sickness we're funding free occupational health training for line managers at SMEs

Find out more https://t.co/h1BLZyV574

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

We've also made immediate improvements, including:

- Updating internal guidance to staff
- Hiring staff to process earnings notifications more quickly
- Ensuring letters to unpaid carers clearly explain what changes need reporting

For more, visit https://t.co/lct2pPjE1m

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Thank you to the over 340 people who applied to join the steering group for the first full review of Personal Independence Payment

12 members will work closely with the co-chairs to guide and shape its recommendations

Find out more about the Timms Review https://t.co/NxxEnaa5ke

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Fraudsters look for personal details to steal your identity

Do not share your full address, date of birth or National Insurance number on your CV

For more information visit https://t.co/CVIkhXHpYn

#FraudAwareness