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Evidence based review examining the performance of the Work Capability Assessment and an alternative assessment for ESA claims.
The fourth independent review of the Work Capability Assessment (Dr Paul Litchfield).
Professor Harrington's third independent review of the Work Capability Assessment
Professor Harrington's second independent review of the Work Capability Assessment
The fifth independent review of the Work Capability Assessment.
Statistics to support the fifth independent review of the Work Capability Assessment
Interim report on the implementation of recommendations in Professor Harrington's first independent review of the Work Capability Assessment
Professor Harrington's first independent review of the Work Capability Assessment
This document contains the following information: An independent review of the Work Capability Assessment - year two
Findings from the pilot of audio recordings of Work Capability Assessment face to face assessments.
Statistics on assessments, decisions and methods of assessment to support the fourth independent review of the Work Capability Assessment.
This guidance is for healthcare professionals who undertake Work Capability Assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Work Capability Assessment outcomes, appeals and mandatory reconsiderations for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims.
This consultation seeks views on changes to the activities and descriptors in the Work Capability Assessment.
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