New DWP £60m disability update to trial new routes into work

Applications open in September 2026Rory Poulter14:23, 14 Jul 2026Ministers have set out a £60 million “Innovation Fund” aimed at helping disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions move into work and remain in jobs.‌The DWP says that the fund sits within its broader £3.5 billion Pathways to Work programme, which ministers say will be able to provide tailored employment support for people whose health affects their ability to work. The department claims that too many have been “trapped” on benefits rather than supported into suitable jobs.‌The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it will invite organisations ranging from employers and charities to tech firms to apply for grants, as the Government presses ahead with a wider revamp of the welfare system. The cash