Work Capability Assessment
Commons · Question 77349 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason his Department is prioritising Work Capability Assessments for new benefit claimants over reassessments.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 Oct 2025
The Department prioritises Work Capability Assessments (WCA) for new benefit claims (and for individuals already receiving UC who join the UC health journey) in order to assess these individuals’ capability for work at the earliest opportunity. This is so...