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Work Capability Assessment

Asked by Dame Caroline DinenageConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 21 November 2024UIN 14039

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to publish a timeline for its proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Work Capability Assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced. This needs to come alongside a proper plan to support disabled people into work.

We are taking the time to review this in the round before setting out next steps on our approach, and the timescale, in the coming months.

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