The Work and Pensions Select Committee is holding the third of four oral evidence sessions for its inquiry into Employment support for disabled people: Access to Work
You can view the session here or go to http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Player.aspx?meetingId=16063
Time: 9.30am on Wednesday 15 October, in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Witnesses
- Dr Jules Dickinson, Member of Access to Work working group, Association of Sign Language Interpreters
- Susan Scott-Parker, Chief Executive Officer, Business Disability Forum
- Julie Fernandez (freelance actor/broadcaster and small business owner)
- Gareth Parry, Disability Capability Director, Remploy
- Lee Reed, Equality and Diversity Officer, TLT Solicitors
Purpose of the session
The session will consider:
- DWP’s administration of AtW from the perspectives of employers
- The arrangements for AtW cost-sharing with employers
- AtW support for people with mental health conditions
- AtW guidance in relation to self-employed people, particularly owners of nascent small businesses, and the rules around profitability and earnings
- The "30 hour rule" for support workers, particularly as it affects sign language interpreters
- The potential for substantially increased funding for AtW
View our written response on Access to Work to the Work and Pensions Committee.
Find out more about Access to Work.