Early day motion · EDM 3086 · 13 Apr 2026

Universal Credit health for under-22s

Tabled by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) 28 signatures

The motion

That this House expresses grave concern at the proposal to delay access to the Universal Credit health element for young disabled people under 22; notes the absence of evidence that reducing benefit income or tightening eligibility increases participation in employment, education or training; recognises evidence, including the Department for Work and Pensions’ own sanctions evaluation, showing that financial instability can reduce employment outcomes and earnings; highlights that disabled people already face disproportionately high levels of financial hardship, debt and unmet healthcare need; and calls on the Government to reconsider these proposals and ensure young disabled people have the financial security necessary to access education, healthcare, employment and training.