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<p>Since 2006, employees of ministerial government departments have had their support
funded directly by their Departments rather than through Access to Work, with the
exception of Ministry of Defence employees working outside of London.</p><p> </p><p>Access
to Work is an important enabler in the delivery of the Government’s pledge to see
a million more disabled people into work. As leaders in disability employment, and
Disability Confident Level 3 Leaders, government departments should not be reliant
on external grants to provide the necessary support for their employees.</p><p> </p><p>We
have consulted with Ministerial and Non-Ministerial government departments, as well
as their arms lengths bodies, to understand what any change could mean. We are currently
reviewing this information and considering options for the future.</p>
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