The statistics, released quarterly, show that for all new claims between December 2011 – February 2012, the results of the initial Work Capability Assessment (WCA) are:
- Decisions have been made on claims – 43%
- Claim closed before assessment complete – 34%
- Assessment still in progress – 23%
Claimants entitled to benefit – 46%, within this:
- Support Group – 26%
- Work Related Activity Group – 20%
Claimants found Fit for Work – 54%
Commenting on the findings Diane Buckley, Managing Director of Legal & General Group Protection said that:
“These new statistics continue to highlight the importance of getting the right support in place to help people at work when they are ill. 54% of assessed ESA claimants were found to be Fit for Work- we believe there is a clear need for early and tailored individual support for employers to help their employees in the workplace.”
