http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2015/437<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>
The criteria for eligibility for the support group in Employment and Support Allowance remains the same for men and women.<\/p>
<\/p>
The updated guidance for healthcare professionals on the assessment of risk in claimants with a Mental Health condition was developed with input from senior psychiatrists. It differentiates between men and women in relation to suicide risk because the suicide rate in men is significantly higher than in women.<\/p>
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The guidance makes clear that the assessment of risk needs to focus both on the claimant\u2019s health and whether the claimant could cope with work-related activity.<\/p>"}
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Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA), operated by MAXIMUS, has not been allocated specific targets in relation to the clearance of legacy work.<\/p>
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<\/p>
The Department has put in place a strong contract management and performance monitoring structure to ensure a step change in delivery is achieved, both in terms of delivering volumes and improvements to the service.<\/p>"}
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The initial priority for MAXIMUS Health and Human Services Ltd will be to transition the service smoothly from the current provider, Atos Healthcare, and stabilise the service for claimants, increase the volume of assessments carried out and reduce waiting times without compromising quality.<\/p>
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We will work closely with MAXIMUS to enhance claimants\u2019 experience of the service. Any lessons learned or innovations that can improve services while delivering the best results possible for claimants may lead to changes in processes.<\/p>"}
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All healthcare professionals who carry out work capability assessments on behalf of the DWP are fully trained in disability assessment and are registered with their respective Regulatory Body. Healthcare professionals receive comprehensive training in the functional effects of mental health conditions. In addition all health professionals are supported by mental function champions who have specialist knowledge of mental health conditions and provide support and best practice advice.<\/p>"}
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Atos Healthcare will refund claimants\u2019 travel expenses within 14 working days of the assessment taking place. There is no process in place to make an immediate refund.<\/p>
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The median time from receipt of the ESA50 questionnaire to the completion of the work capability assessment for the period from May 2010 to December 2013, was 74 days (latest data available for new claims to ESA). The regions experiencing the longest waiting times are London and Southern England.<\/p>"}
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