Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 57105

Work Capability Assessment: Veterans

Tabled: 3 June 2025
Answered: 11 June 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether amputee veterans will need to undertake capacity reassessments ever two years as part of proposed welfare reforms.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Government has not proposed to introduce two year assessments for any specific group. Currently, Work Capability Assessment re-assessments are prioritised for customers on Employment and Support Allowance and the health element of Universal Credit who...

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