Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all claimants are made aware of permitted work and the PW1 form.

The Employment and Support Allowance permitted work rules strike a balance between encouraging claimants to build their confidence, undertake some part-time paid work, and plan a gradual move to sustained employment, while continuing to receive benefits; and, on the other hand, providing the incentive to move off benefits entirely and into full-time work.

People can find information about permitted work and the PW1 form on GOV.UK, or by talking to their Work Coach. If GOV.UK is not an option, Work Coaches can issue a PW1 form and a guidance leaflet (DWPFO1) to the claimant.