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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment and Support Allowance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training is provided to GPs and other healthcare professions on completing the ESA 50 form; and what steps his Department is taking to monitor and update that training.

Answer

The ESA 50 is completed by claimants with help from a friend, relative, carer or representative such as a support worker if needed.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/408008/esa-50-capability-for-work-questionnaire.pdf

Therefore no training is required or provided to GPs and other healthcare professions on completing it.

Guidance and information for GPs and other healthcare professionals from the DWP can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthcare-practitioners-guidance-and-information-from-dwp


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228688
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Forms Training Employment and support allowance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk