Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 94716
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, as of 31 October 2025 how many existing claimants awaiting Work Capability Assessments have had a) at least one scheduled assessment cancelled by Maximus b) at least two scheduled assessments cancelled
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAs of 31 October 2025, there were approximately 74,000 new claimants and 40,000 existing claimants awaiting a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) with Maximus. These figures include all Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit cl...
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