Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 109177
Social Security Benefits: Disability
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026
Question
Mohammad Yasin
Labour — Bedford
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department has issued on the consideration of occupational health reports when assessing claims for (a) Employment and Support Allowance and (b) Personal Independence Payment for peopl
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department provides comprehensive training and guidance for assessment providers and the health professionals (HPs) who carry out both Work Capability Assessments (WCA) in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC), and Personal ...
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