Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 77348
Work Capability Assessment
Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce delays in Work Capability Assessments for existing claimants who have reported a deterioration in their health.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department prioritises Work Capability Assessments (WCA) for new benefit claims (and for individuals already receiving UC who join the UC health journey) in order to assess these individuals’ capability for work at the earliest opportunity. This is so...
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