Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 94713
Work Capability Assessment
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Chris Law
Scottish National Party — Dundee Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many existing claimants are waiting for Work Capability Assessment reassessments as of 31 October 2025.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe number of Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) for existing claimants undertaken in September 2025 was 3,100 and in October 2025 was 6,000. As of 31 October 2025, approximately 100,000 existing claimants were awaiting WCAs. This total includes all exist...
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