Work Capability Assessment: Chronic Illnesses
2026-06-22 · Department for Work and Pensions · 12598 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to help ensure that an existing claimant with a new or worsening health condition can request a review of their capability for work and have it reassessed with the same priority gi
Answer
We prioritise initial assessments for new benefit customers to ensure that people receive the correct entitlement and employment related support as early as possible. Reassessments are carried out when there is capacity in the system to do them. We have n...