Early Day Motion 3086

Universal Credit health for under-22s

Tabled 13 April 2026 by Neil Duncan-Jordan

That this House expresses grave concern at the proposal to delay access to the Universal Credit health element for young disabled people under 22; notes the absence of evidence that reducing benefit income or tightening eligibility increases participation in employment, education or training; recognises evidence, including the Department for Work and Pensions’ own sanctions evaluation, showing that financial instability can reduce employment outcomes and earnings; highlights that disabled people already face disproportionately high levels of financial hardship, debt and unmet healthcare need; and calls on the Government to reconsider these proposals and ensure young disabled people have the financial security necessary to access education, healthcare, employment and training.

Signatories (28)

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