Re Suspension of WCA by Atos except for New Claims

Asbo

There has been a more recent statement confirming the deferment in a Commons Select Committee report, however, we know for a fact that re-assessments are still being done, so whilst there is still a general deferment of re-assessments individual DWP regions will undoubtedly be implementing the policy to fit their requirements; those with long queues and/or poor ATOS assessment services will likely not be looking again at claims, those with short queues and good ATOS services, probably are.

Each region is reviewing the situation on a month by month basis.

I think it likely that WRAG claims will be prioritised over SG ones.

All we can say to members is to be prepared should an ESA50 come through the door.

Gordon