Research and analysis

Work Choice impact evaluation

This report assesses the effect of Work Choice on employment and benefit outcomes of participants and makes a value for money assessment of the programme.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 14 February 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Work Choice impact evaluation

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-805-9, Ad hoc research report number 111

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Work Choice impact evaluation

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-805-9 , Ad Hoc research report number 111

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Details

Work Choice provided voluntary specialist employment support to disabled people. Work Choice was introduced across England, Scotland, and Wales in October 2010 and ended in March 2019.  

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contracted external providers to deliver Work Choice. Providers offered both work entry support to help participants find and obtain employment, and in-work support to help participants progress and develop in work. 

This report focuses on Work Choice participants who received work entry support and were receiving looking for work or low-income benefits when referred.  

Contribution to the evidence base  

The findings add to the existing published evidence showing the impact and return on investment of DWP labour market programmes. 

Research value 

These findings have been used to inform future labour market programmes.

Published 14 February 2025