Written questions

Work Capability Assessment

Commons · Question 75648 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Law

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments for new claimants were undertaken in each month since January 2025.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 17 Sep 2025

Department for Work and Pensions continues to monitor waiting times for Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) and works closely with assessment suppliers to manage demand and ensure claimants progress through the process as efficiently as possible. The depar...