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Work Capability Assessment

An Informal Consultation on Accounting for the Effects of Cancer Treatments

Purpose

This informal Consultation Document was issued by the Department for Work and Pensions on 16 December 2011. The paper sets out proposals to change the Work Capability Assessment with a view to ensuring a substantial increase in the number of cancer patients who receive unconditional support while they are receiving treatment.
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