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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 to record all PIP and disability benefit assessments unless claimants opt out

People claiming PIP and other disability benefits will have face-to-face and telephone assessments audio recorded as standard from Monday under new DWP rules.