Tag: work capability assessment

Mar 19, 2013 06:16 GMT Atos Healthcare We have recently revamped the assessment centre locations pages on our website. They now provide the same information that you will get with your appointment letter if you need an assessment at one of the assessment centres, with the added feature of an interactive map.

Jan 23, 2013 10:04 GMT Atos Healthcare We understand that many people who have an upcoming Work Capability Assessment (WCA) may feel apprehensive.The health care professionals who carry out the assessments are also aware that it can be a stressful time when you’re going through the process. So they’ve offered some advice for people about to attend a WCA..

Jan 17, 2013 04:11 GMT Atos Healthcare Our health care professionals who carry out Work Capability Assessments come from a range of backgrounds – some were doctors in their previous role and others nurses or physiotherapists. All are qualified clinicians, with at least three years post-registration experience, who have worked directly with patients in previous jobs.

Jan 07, 2013 04:07 GMT Atos Healthcare We know that many individuals who have an upcoming Work Capability Assessment (WCA) have questions about the assessment, and the claim process.

Jan 04, 2013 07:37 GMT Atos Healthcare One of the main questions people have ahead of a forthcoming Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is around what they need to take to their appointment.

Jan 02, 2013 16:13 GMT Atos Healthcare It is important that you attend an appointment if it has been booked. You can arrange an appointment at a time convenient to you, but appointments can only be rearranged once.

Dec 19, 2012 17:16 GMT Atos Healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions does not routinely use recordings of assessments as part of the decision making process for benefit claims. A small number of people do ask to have their assessment recorded and the DWP asked Atos Healthcare to try and accommodate requests for audio recording where a claimant makes a request in advance of their assessment.

Dec 17, 2012 14:03 GMT Atos Healthcare The DWP do not use recordings of assessments as part of their decision making process. However, we know that a small number of customers feel reassured by having an audio copy of their assessment and we are very happy to accommodate this wherever possible.

Dec 14, 2012 16:46 GMT Atos Healthcare This is the first of a series of blogs reporting on developments in the audio recording of Work Capability Assessments.