Research and analysis

Work Capability Assessment reform: estimated number of claimants affected

This publication provides statistics on the estimated number of claimants affected by each of the Work Capability Assessment reform changes announced at Autumn Statement 2023.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 18 April 2024

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Work Capability Assessment Reform: update to estimated number of claimants affected

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Following Autumn Statement 2023, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published a ‘supplementary forecast information’ release containing estimates of the number of claimants affected per reform.

This release updates these figures to be consistent with Spring Budget 2024 forecasts.

Published 18 April 2024