Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Review the Access to Work Scheme
Closed
1,368 signatures
What the petition asks
Investigate how the Access to Work scheme is operating. This review should ensure the scheme offers fair and timely support for all disabled people seeking employment.
We believe that a system meant to promote equality could be perpetuating discrimination, inconsistent decisions and what we feel are unreasonable delays, potentially defeating the purpose of the scheme, which is to help disabled people stay in or enter employment. We believe these delays can cause significant financial and emotional distress, and in some cases, it has been reported that they are leading to job losses.
Timeline
| 5 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,368
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
5 Dec 2024
Closed
5 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.