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flag Over 114,000 UK benefit claimants await work capability assessments, causing delays in critical support.

flag As of October 31, 2025, about 114,000 people in the UK—74,000 new applicants and 40,000 existing claimants—were awaiting Work Capability Assessments conducted by contractor Maximus, according to a DWP response to a parliamentary inquiry. flag The assessments determine eligibility for benefits like Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance based on work capacity affected by health conditions. flag While the DWP confirmed the total backlog, it did not provide data on appointment cancellations or their frequency. flag The delays have raised concerns among experts about impacts on claimants' financial stability and access to essential support, highlighting ongoing challenges in the administration of disability benefits under the current contractor system.

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