Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 121007

Work Capability Assessment

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Alex Ballinger

LabourHalesowen

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 Timms
Individuals 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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