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Expanded Delivery of the Government’s Mid-Life MOT Offer

06 July 2022

Proposing MP
Hexham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses expanding the Mid-Life MOT programme to assist individuals aged 45-55 in wealth, work, and wellbeing.

Action Requested

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will develop three new workstreams to deliver enhanced Mid-life MOTs as part of a £22 million package announced in the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021. This includes funding for 37 50PLUS Champions across England, Wales, and Scotland.

Key Facts

  • The DWP secured over £5m to develop extensive Mid-Life MOT pilots in winter 2021.
  • Ten Local Enterprise Partnerships received grants of up to £40k each in 2021 for local Mid-life MOTs.
  • The new workstreams will support individuals aged 45-55 with a total investment of £22 million.
  • 37 50PLUS Champions will be covering every district across England, Wales, and Scotland.
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