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Work Capability Assessment

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 96274

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, will he provide projections for the number of face-to-face assessments on a national basis for each month of 2026.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

As set out in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we plan to increase the number of face-to-face health assessments while maintaining our commitment to providing alternative assessment channels where necessary.

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