FAQs about work capability assessment mandatory reconsiderations and appeals

Here we answer all your most frequently asked questions about ESA and Universal Credit work capability assessment decisions. Get clarity on who needs to ask for an MR first, if you might lose the award you have got, what to do if you have missed the one month time limit, and how to give yourself the best chance of winning a fit for work appeal.

Last updated: June 2026

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