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DWP issues major update on scrapping work capability assessment for Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on its plans to abolish the Work Capability Assessment for Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance (ESA). The assessment is ...

DWP confirms work capability assessments will remain in place until PIP review concludes

DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms said plans to abolish the Work Capability Assessment cannot move ahead until the independent review of Personal Independence Payment concludes this autumn.