Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 75648

Work Capability Assessment

Tabled: 8 September 2025
Answered: 17 September 2025

Question

Chris Law

Scottish National PartyDundee Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments for new claimants were undertaken in each month since January 2025.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Department for Work and Pensions continues to monitor waiting times for Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) and works closely with assessment suppliers to manage demand and ensure claimants progress through the process as efficiently as possible. The depar...

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