The voluntary, hour-long Support Conversations are being expanded from six to 33 Jobcentres.

Minister for employment Dame Diana Johnson said: ‘Too many disabled people and people with health conditions face barriers that stop them from accessing the support and opportunities they deserve. 

‘That is why we are expanding the number of sites delivering Support Conversations from six to 33 Jobcentres across Great Britain, giving up to 40,000 people personalised help tailored to their circumstances.'

Support Conversations take a holistic approach, covering not just employment, but housing, debt, skills and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. They are delivered by healthcare professionals, pathways to work advisers and disability employment advisers, and are available face to face, by video, or by telephone.

They sessions open to those who are awaiting a Work Capability Assessment and people furthest away from the labour market - assessed as having Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity.

The move is part of the Government's £3.5bn investment to help disabled people and those with health conditions into work over the Parliament.