Access to Work Holistic Assessments live running memo 13
Updated 9 February 2026
To: Access to Work Holistic Assessments Providers
From: Access to Work Live Running Policy Team
Subject: Revisions to the Access to Work Holistic Assessments Provider Guidance.
Action: For information and Action
Timing: Immediate
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We have madeÌýsubstantialÌýrevisions to the Access to Work Holistic Assessments Provider Guidance.ÌýÌý
These revisionsÌýare a result of the work undertaken jointly with providers over the last few months to improve the ProviderÌýGuidanceÌýandÌýinclude suggestions made duringÌýlateÌý2025ÌýProvider Forums that have been agreed by allÌýstakeholders.Ìý
We have also altered the format of the guidanceÌýto make it more accessible and easier to navigate.ÌýInstead of being published in individual Chapters, we have brigaded all the chapters into oneÌýdocument,Ìýso it is easier to search for relevant information.
Summary and actionÌý
YouÌýand your supply chain partnersÌýmustÌýfamiliarise yourselfÌýwithÌýtheseÌýamendmentsÌýto theÌýProvider GuidanceÌýas soon as possible.
Further InformationÌý
All enquiries on this memo should be raised with your Performance Manager in the first instance. They will endeavour to provide you with an answer as soon as possible.Ìý
Queries relating to the Provider Guidance should be directed to the Access to Work Provider Guidance Policy inbox:Ìýatwproviderguidance.policy@dwp.gov.ukÌý
If your enquiry is of a Commercial nature, please use inbox:Ìýatw.accesstoworknotifications@dwp.gov.uk