Theresa May’s ministers have announced a major review into how the Government helps disabled people find work in another sign they are changing direction from Iain Duncan Smith’s tenure.

There are fears that hundreds of thousands of disabled people who could find work are not being given enough advice and support from the state.

A consultation will be launched on reforming the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), which tests if someone is fit enough to be employed, with a focus on whether to provide more job advice.

In a marked change in tone from his predecessor, Damian Green, the new Work and Pensions Secretary, will warn that some disabled people are being “written off” by the current benefits system.