Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 23
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Accepted in Part
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Launch targeted marketing campaign to raise Access to Work awareness among employers and disabled people
Recommendation
Access to Work is seen as being a very successful programme with positive impacts for claimants. However, employer awareness of the scheme is limited and there are many more people with a disability or health condition who could benefit from the support. In line with our recommendations in the Disability employment gap Report, DWP should In line with our recommendations in the Disability employment gap Report, DWP should launch a marketing campaign targeted at employers and disabled people to raise awareness of the scheme.
Government Response Summary
The government has introduced Adjustments Passports to raise awareness of Access to Work among employers and disabled people and continues to explore new channels, but has not committed to launching a full marketing campaign as recommended.
Paragraph Reference:
148
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
To improve employer and disabled people’s awareness of Access to Work and support disabled people with transitions into employment, we have introduced a series of Adjustments Passports. The Adjustments Passport highlights the support which Access to Work can provide, how to apply and can be used to support conversations with employers to increase employer awareness. We continue to explore new channels to reach disabled people and employers.