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Expression of interest to join the Independent Disability Advisory Panel

The Department for Work and Pensions is looking to create a Panel to support, advise and connect the department to the wider disability community.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 1 September 2025
• Last updated: 26 September 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Guidance on the application process and further information on the Independent Disability Advisory Panel

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Member Application Form (PDF)

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Member Application Form (Audio)

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Member Application Form (British Sign Language)

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Details

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking expressions of interest to join the new Independent Disability Advisory Panel.

The guidance sets out details of the Panel and how to express an interest in taking part.

Please note that the deadline for completed applications and CVs has been extended by 2 weeks to 11:59pm on Monday 13 October 2025.

This is due to the change in confidentiality arrangement.

The application forms will still have the initial closing date of 11:59pm on 29 September 2025, but we will now accept applications until 11:59pm on Monday 13 October 2025.

The application form is also available in Braille. Requests for Braille copies should be sent by email, to: disabilityadvisorypanel.secretariat@dwp.gov.uk

Disability rights expert Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Panel, taking a guiding role in its development and focus.

Published 1 September 2025

Last updated 26 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 26 September 2025

   The deadline for completed applications has been extended by 2 weeks to 11:59pm on 13 October 2025.

2. 1 September 2025

   First published.