WheelieQueer Newsletter

Hey Comrades! Welcome to our guide on the proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA). What is it? What is the consultation? And, How can you help?

What is the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)?

If you claim Universal Credit (UC) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Work Capability Assessments (WCA) are how the DWP decides if you are 'fit for work'.

The WCA is used to put you into either:

1. UC Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA)/ESA Support Group; or

2. UC Limited Capability for Work (LCW)/ESA Work-Related Activity group

What is the consultation?

It is important to remember that no changes have yet been made to the WCA. That is why getting involved with the consultation is so important.

The consultation is looking to change (or completely remove) the criteria descriptors/points for these activities:

1. Mobilising

2. Absence or loss of bowel/bladder control (Continence)

3. Coping with Social Engagement

4. Being able to leave the house

It is also deciding whether to alter or remove the Substantial Risk rule. This rule currently takes into consideration that work may be a substantial risk to claimants.

Email to [email protected]

or, write to the following address:

‘Work Capability Assessment: Activities and Descriptors Consultation’
Disability and Health Support Directorate
Department for Work and Pensions
Level 2
Caxton House
Tothill Street,
London
SW1H 9NA

If writing in via post or email, it is advised that you don’t include any details, such as name or address, that could identify you.

To find accessible copies of the WCA consultation documents, click the link below

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