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Universal Credit WCA statistics: background information

Information on the sources of the Universal Credit Work Capability Assessments (WCA) statistics and on their derivation.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 8 June 2023
• Last updated: 24 November 2025
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  1. 24 November 2025

     Changed references from UC50 form to the new WCA50 form.

  2. 14 September 2023

     Published an updated version of the Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment statistics background information. The latest release of the statistics has been published today, 14 September 2023.

  3. 8 June 2023

     First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment official statistics: background information

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This documents provides information on the Universal Credit Work Capability Assessments (WCA) statistics, including explanations of the terminology used.