Thank you for contacting me about the Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
The Government wants to create a welfare system that encourages and supports people into work, while providing a vital safety net for those who need it most. As set out in “Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper”, the Government will remove the WCA so that there is only one functional health assessment - the Personal Independence Payment. It is still important, however, to ensure that the WCA is delivering the right outcomes ahead of these future changes.
In September, the Government launched a consultation on the WCA activities and descriptors. Following this consultation, the Government will reform the WCA to ensure that it targets support fairly and effectively.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.