Work Able Scotland

Work Able Scotland will support up to 1,500 people facing barriers to employment because of a health condition into work. 

It forms part of the devolved powers granted under the Scotland act (2016), with SDS managing the contracting for the service on the behalf of the Scottish Government. 

The programme is delivered by DWP and three delivery partners; Progress Scotland, The Wise Group and Remploy.

Work Able Scotland aims to support individuals’ needs using supportive coaching relationships with a dedicated case manager and co-ordinated access to skills and health support. It’s designed for individuals who are:

• 18 years and over and not in employment 
• Recipients of Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit equivalent
• Eligible and assessed as capable of progressing into work within a 12 month period
• Demonstrate a desire to work

Information and Guidance

Additional guidance on how to complete a referral form and action plan.

• Guidance document - Work Able Scotland Action Plan
• Guidance document - Work Able Scotland Referral Form
• Work Able Scotland Training Agreement
• Work Able Scotland FAQs

Work Able Scotland CTS Guidance

Additional guidance on how to use CTS. 

• Accessing CTS
• How to create a new start assignment
• How to create a temporary NI number
• How to enter leaving details
• How to process and view claims
• How to search and create a new employer