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1,000 Work Coaches to Aid Sick and Disabled Claimants

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will redeploy 1,000 work coaches to boost support for sick and disabled claimants.
About 1.6 million universal credit claimants require intensive support.
Disability employment stands at 53%, well below the 82% for non-disabled people. The into-work rate is 7.6%. The government plans reforms to improve job centre services and address rising benefit costs.

History

Historical Context

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1995 was a landmark UK law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals, following a public campaign involving over 100,000 demonstrators. Despite its introduction, the employment rate for disabled people remains low at 45%, compared to 77% for non-disabled individuals. The 2010 Equality Act replaced the DDA, yet challenges persist in achieving workplace equality.

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Story summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will redeploy 1,000 work coaches to boost support for sick and disabled claimants.
About 1.6 million universal credit claimants require intensive support.
Disability employment stands at 53%, well below the 82% for non-disabled people. The into-work rate is 7.6%. The government plans reforms to improve job centre services and address rising benefit costs.

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