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Work Capability Assessment

Asked by Sarah OlneyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39055

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average wait time is for a Work Capability Assessment reassessment when a claimant reports improved health.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

ESA clearance times for initial claims only are reported via Stat-Xplore and UC WCA clearance times are planned to be released under Phase 4 of the Universal Credit WCA statistics: release strategy - GOV.UK

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