Research and analysis

International Comparisons of Disability Benefits and Disability Employment

Research into disability benefits and disability employment support across selected OECD countries.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 26 February 2026

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International Comparisons of Disability Benefits and Disability Employment

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-946-9, RR 1123

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International Comparisons of Disability Benefits and Disability Employment: Literature Review Technical Report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-957-5, 1123

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This report presents the findings of a comparative literature review exploring disability benefits and disability employment support across selected Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. The review was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to strengthen the evidence base on international approaches to supporting disabled people into work, and to inform future UK policy development.

The review aimed to answer 4 key questions:

• what approaches do different countries take to the structure and administration of disability benefits, and why?
• what approaches do different countries take to supporting disabled people to start and stay in work, and how effective are these approaches?
• what approaches do different countries take to engaging employers about disability employment, and why?
• what examples of best practice exist in supporting disabled people on benefits to move into or remain in employment?

Published 26 February 2026