Breadcrumb Home / Get help / Benefits / Universal Credit (UC) / FAQs about work capability assessment mandatory reconsiderations and appeal / How long does a Universal Credit appeal tribunal take in 2026? Last updated: June 2026 Share on: Print Bookmark this close Please log in or create an account to bookmark this page Login Register Quality checked Contents Currently, the average wait for a WCA tribunal hearing is 8 - 9 months. However, some areas of the country have worse backlogs than others. Use the wait to prepare your case so that you win. Universal Credit help Work Capability Assessment descriptors and pointsClaimant commitmentsUC mandatory reconsideration letter toolUC mandatory reconsiderations adviceUC appealsUC tribunal hearingsUC tribunal submission toolFAQs about work capability assessments mandatory reconsiderations and appealsUC sanctionsUC overpaymentsTry to find an adviser/node/16050 ESA help ESA descriptors and pointsESA mandatory reconsideration letter toolESA mandatory reconsiderations adviceESA appealsESA tribunal hearingsESA tribunal submission toolFAQs about ESA mandatory reconsiderations and appealsTry to find an adviser You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Was this information useful? Yes No Help us make it better by telling us why not Is there anything that would have made it easier for you to find, use or access it? Can you please tell us what you found useful? How did it help you? Choose as many as you want. I know more about my problem and my options It helped me decide what to do I feel more confident about what to do, or how to do it better It will help me take action Can you tell us why you are using Advicenow? I am Can you tell us why you are using Advicenow? I am ---looking for help myselfhelping a friend or relativea professional adviserhelping someone as a volunteer or community workerother Enter other… Please would you help us by answering some quick questions about you? This helps us to keep our website going by showing funders who we are reaching. We will never pass on any information that could identify you. Yes No What is your gender? ---FemaleMaleNon binaryPrefer not to say How old are you? ---Under 1616-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465-74Over 74 What is your ethnic background? ---WhiteAfrican/Caribbean/Black/Black BritishAsian/Asian BritishGypsy, Roma or TravellerMixed or multiple backgroundAny other backgroundPrefer not to say Do you have a disability? ---YesNoPrefer not to say Are you employed? ---Yes full timeYes part timeNoPrefer not to say Which of the following best describes how you think of yourself? ---Straight or heterosexualGay or lesbianBisexual or pansexualOtherPrefer not to say Does your income include any benefits? ---YesNoPrefer not to say What is your household income?? ---Up to £20,000 a year / £400 a week after taxOver £20,000 a year / £400 a week after taxPrefer not to say Where did you hear about us? Can we contact you in future to find out what happened with your problem? Yes No Please give us your email Send your feedback By submitting this form, you agree that we may use your feedback to improve our services, or as a review to help other people. We will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy. Your personal data will not be shared or used for any other purpose. Related content Information How to apply for a financial order in the express financial remedy pilot If you are thinking about applying for a financial order in your divorce and your local... Information How do I write a tribunal submission for LCWRA appeal? Information Is a WCA tribunal scary? Information What is the most important evidence for a UC/ESA tribunal?
