Written questions

Work Capability Assessment

Commons · Question 39055 · Tabled 18 Mar 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average wait time is for a Work Capability Assessment reassessment when a claimant reports improved health.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 24 Mar 2025

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. ESA clearance times for initial claims only are reported via Stat-Xplore and UC WCA clearance times are planned to be released under Phase 4 of the Uni...