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Committee Material Published 8 Sep 2025 ↗ View on Parliament

Instead of an internal review, DWP should publicly consult on changes to the claimant commitment. DWP should consider removing blanket requirements, such as the 35-hour job search requirement, and replacing them with a personalised action plan that is co-developed between the claimant and work coach, and relevant to the claimant’s skills and experience. (Recommendation, Paragraph 23)

Instead of an internal review, DWP should publicly consult on changes to the claimant commitment. DWP should consider removing blanket requirements, such as the 35-hour job search requirement, and replacing them with a personalised action plan that is co-developed between the claimant and work coach, and relevant to the claimant’s skills and experience. (Recommendation, Paragraph 23) Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: The new Jobs and Careers Service will provide personalised employment support, including increasing the emphasis on employment, skills, and careers support, and helping people into sustainable employment. This includes strengthening links across the employment and careers advice we provide, training