Stats regarding WCA results

StillIRise

THE TRUTH IS FINALLY OUT ABOUT WCA OUTCOMES FOR ESA AND UC

After years of refusing to do so, the DWP have finally bowed to pressure and published statistics showing the outcome of work capability assessments (WCAs) for universal credit (UC). 

65% have limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) – the UC equivalent of the support group.

19% have limited capability for work (LCW).

16% were found fit for work.

By comparison, in the quarter to December 2022, the figures for ESA were:

65% placed in the Support Group

12% placed in the Work Related Activity Group

22% were found Fit for Work

So, the proportion going into the support group was virtually the same for ESA and UC.

The proportion found fit for work was actually higher for ESA.

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @StillIRise

Thank you for sharing these statistics with us. Do you have a link? This would be useful to pass along to my team here at Scope  

StillIRise

Hannah_Scope said:

Hello @StillIRise

Thank you for sharing these statistics with us. Do you have a link? This would be useful to pass along to my team here at Scope  

https://benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/the-truth-is-finally-out-about-wca-outcomes-for-esa-and-uc

Hannah_Alumni

Thank you so much!  

StillIRise

Hannah_Scope said:

Thank you so much!  

No problem Hannah. I am actually pleasantly surprised by these statistics.

calcotti

The information comes from DWP
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/universal-credit-work-capability-assessment-april-2019-to-march-2023/universal-credit-work-capability-assessments-april-2019-to-march-2023