Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 27
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Evaluate NEA and design a new inclusive self-employment support programme for disabled and older people
Conclusion
With the withdrawal of the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA), there is no longer a dedicated self-employment support programme provided by DWP. Many people, including older people and disabled people, would benefit from the opportunity to start their own business as a way to engage with the labour market. DWP should evaluate the NEA and consult with external organisations who operate self- employment support schemes to design a new self-employment support programme that offers effective support and is inclusive of the needs of both disabled people and older people.
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Government Response
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