Official Statistics

Work and Health Programme Official Statistics to February 2026

Routine official statistics on the Work and Health Programme (WHP) and WHP Pioneer

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 28 May 2026

Applies to England and Wales

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Work and Health Programme Official Statistics to February 2026

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-964-3

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Details

The Work and Health Programme (WHP) predominantly helps disabled people, as well as the long-term unemployed and certain other priority groups (known as early access groups) to enter into and stay in work.

The WHP statistics cover 6 different measures:

• Referrals
• Individuals referred
• Starts
• First earnings from employment
• Job outcomes
• Performance expectations

Further information

Read the background information and methodology note for more information about the WHP programme and statistics.

Published 28 May 2026