PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Jobseeker's Allowance: Mental Illness (18 November 2015)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department makes available for people with mental health conditions who claim jobseeker's allowance in getting them back into the workplace.

Asked by:
Alison McGovern (Labour)

Jobcentre Plus delivers a flexible support model for claimants: a core regime of regular face-to-face meetings, flexible work coach support and a menu of support options. This includes a personalised service tailored to the individual needs of the claimant, such as Mental Health conditions, and the local labour market. Additionally, the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service offers support to individuals with a mental health condition who are absent from work or finding work difficult.

Answered by:
Priti Patel (Conservative)
23 November 2015