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Written question asked by Karen Buck (Labour) on Monday, 24 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Work Capability Assessment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Health and Disability White Paper, CP 807, published on 15 March 2023, whether he intends to introduce a substantial risk test comparable to the test within the Work Capability Assessment regarding a claimant’s ability to undertake work or work-related activity, once the Work Capability Assessment has been replaced.

Answer

As part of the new approach to support, work coaches will have personalised conversations with claimants to determine their individual circumstances and how their health condition impacts them. This will mean that people will have their requirements tailored to their needs, which can include having no work-related requirements at all while the claimant seeks mental health support.

Work coaches will provide appropriate support to claimants with health conditions and ensure that operational processes such as the six-point plan are followed to support the claimant.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
182211
Session
2022-23
Related items
Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Appeals Work capability assessment
Link
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