Work Capability Assessment
Commons · Question 94712 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Chris Law
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments for existing claimants were undertaken in (a) September 2025 and (b) October 2025.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 2 Dec 2025
The number of Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) for existing claimants undertaken in September 2025 was 3,100 and in October 2025 was 6,000. As of 31 October 2025, approximately 100,000 existing claimants were awaiting WCAs. This total includes all exist...