Employee Support Allowance finds few unfit to work - DWP

Applicants are either being told to look for work after undergoing the Work Capability Assessment or stop their claim before they complete their medical assessment, according to Department of Work and Pensions statistics. The ESA replaced the Incapacity Benefit and Income Support benefit. For new ESA claims from October 2008 to February 2010, the breakdown is: • Support Group (for those who cannot work now or in the foreseeable future and need unconditional support) - 6% • Work Related Activity Group (for those who cannot work now but with the right help could work in the foreseeable ...