Government Expands Support Conversations for Claimants

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The government is rolling out expanded “Support Conversations” across 33 Jobcentres to help up to 40,000 people claiming sickness or disability benefits reconnect with work. These personalized, hour-long sessions—led by healthcare pros and held in person, over phone, or video—go beyond standard checks to tackle debt, housing, skills, and health barriers. Aimed at those waiting for assessments or deemed unfit to work, the initiative seeks to make claimants feel truly heard and supported, while also addressing rising costs linked to inactive working-age adults. It’s part of a broader £3.5…