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17,000 Demand Urgent Reforms for Disabled Workers' Support

10/18/2025

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The Access to Work Collective delivered an open letter with over 17,000 signatures to the UK Government demanding urgent reforms.
Over the past year, approvals for support under the Access to Work scheme have decreased by more than 10%.
Disabled people face long waits for assessments, endangering employment and financial stability.
The group argues that investing in Access to Work strengthens the economy by supporting disabled workers.

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Story summary

The Access to Work Collective delivered an open letter with over 17,000 signatures to the UK Government demanding urgent reforms.
Over the past year, approvals for support under the Access to Work scheme have decreased by more than 10%.
Disabled people face long waits for assessments, endangering employment and financial stability.
The group argues that investing in Access to Work strengthens the economy by supporting disabled workers.