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<p>The First-tier Tribunal - Social Security and Child Support (SSCS), administered
by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) hears appeals against Department for
Work and Pensions' (DWP) decisions on a range of benefits including a person's entitlement
to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).</p><p> </p><p>Whilst a work capability
assessment (WCA) can be a key factor in an ESA decision, it is not the only consideration.
Appeals are brought against ESA refusals, and not WCA decisions themselves. The Tribunal
does not record information on those ESA appeals in which the WCA decision is a factor,
and as such HMCTS does not hold the specific information requested.</p><p> </p><p>Information
on appeals against ESA decisions is published by HMCTS in Tribunal Statistics Quarterly.
The most recent report for the period January to March 2014, published on 12 June
2014, can be viewed at:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2014.</p><p>
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