The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new scheme to fast-track treatment for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, targeting areas with the longest waiting times. This initiative is part of the Government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.

DWP figures reveal that over 1.1 million individuals in England and Wales were receiving up to £737.20 a month through Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for MSK conditions as of October’s end. To tackle economic inactivity,…