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fit for work decisions

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I can’t find the thread but there was some guidance posted somewhere about DWP not making fit for work decisions during Covid and I haven’t seen any such decisions myself for months. However, last week’s Touchbase says that:

“We are now expanding the types of cases that can go through to decision which will result in an increase in the number of Limited Capability for Work and Fit for Work decisions. This will ensure claimants receive the correct benefit entitlement and labour market support as quickly as possible, and reduce the time those who may be entitled to a higher award have to wait for their assessment.”

So it seems that, if they weren’t already, fit for work decisions are back.