Cumbrian unpaid Carer support organisations are urging local people to have their say on changes to the work capability assessment (WCA).
Unpaid Carers have until the end of the month to take part in the consultation on changes to the have until the end of the month to give their views on Government plans to change WCA.
Carer Support Carlisle organisations from across the county have already responded to the consultation and urged others to give their feedback before it closes on Monday, October 30.
CEO of Carer Support Carlisle and Eden, Dr Dani Leslie said: “As part of the Government’s mission to support more people into work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on changes to the Work Capability Assessment, following the landmark Health and Disability White Paper published earlier this year.
“Changes represent the next step in welfare reform, reflecting the rise of flexible and home working and better employer support for disabled people and people with health conditions.
“Changes also reflect that one in five of those with no work preparation requirements would like to work at some point in the future, with the right support.”
A consultation on changes to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is open until Monday 30 October 2023.
The consultation seeks views from the public, charities, employers and other interested parties on proposed changes to the WCA to better reflect the changing world of work and opportunities for flexible and home working. It is open for anyone to comment.
More information and access to the consultation is available on the government website, GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/work-capability-assessment-activities-and-descriptors)
Support and advice is available for unpaid Carers from their local Carer Support organisation and can be contacted via the Carer Support Cumbria website http://www.carersupportcumbria.org.uk/.
