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<p>Military Veterans who claim Employment and Support Allowance/Universal Credit are
likely to have a variety of health conditions both physical and mental health related.
Healthcare Professionals undertaking work capability assessments are equipped to identify
the impact of these conditions as part of the existing assessment process.</p><p>All
Healthcare Professionals carrying out work capability assessments are medically qualified
and highly-trained practitioners in their own field. They are subject to a rigorous
recruitment process followed by a comprehensive training programme in disability assessment.
The assessment is not a medical assessment requiring the Healthcare Professional to
diagnose a condition and recommend treatment options. The focus is on ensuring Healthcare
Professionals are experts in disability analysis, drawing on evidence supplied by
the individual and their GP or specialist clinical team, with knowledge of the likely
functional effects of a wide range of health conditions.</p><p>While preparing to
undertake an assessment, Healthcare Professionals can access a wide range of clinical
resources to research any conditions presented. This includes evidence based protocols,
e-learning modules or case studies as well as keeping knowledge up to date through
Continuous Professional Development.</p>
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