Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 121007
Work Capability Assessment
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Question
Alex Ballinger
Labour — Halesowen
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to provide support for people who are disabled and on benefits when their condition deteriorates; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introduci
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsIndividuals claiming Employment and Support Allowance or the health element of Universal Credit are encouraged to report any changes to their health condition to DWP immediately, whether an improvement or deterioration. If an individual with Limited Capab...
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