Get Capability For Work Questionnaire

You need to score 15 points or more from the limited capability for work schedule 2 activities below. You do not have to score 15 points in each activity – it is the total points that matter.

How the points system works. In order to be entitled to Universal Credit on the basis of having limited capability to work and to be put in the LCW group you need to score at least 15 points in total.

In order to be entitled to Universal Credit on the basis of having limited capability to work and to be put in the LCW group you need to score at least 15 points in total. Or there needs to be a 'substantial risk' to you or others if you were found not to have limited capability for work (see box).

To pass the WCA, your physical and/or mental health condition needs to affect you 50% of the time. You will be assessed on whether you can carry out certain activities within a reasonable amount of time. Find out how to complete the Capability for Work questionnaire and how to score points in the next section.

2. You have limited capability for work and work-related activity. This means you will not be asked to look for work, or to prepare for work. You may get extra money as well as your standard allowance.

It may take four to six weeks after the assessment for you to receive the decision. determines whether you have 'limited capability for work related activity'. If so, you are placed in the 'support group'.

The Capability for Work health questionnaire looks at how your mental and physical illnesses affect your ability to work – this section gives more advice on mental illness. If you need additional advice about physical illnesses, you should contact another organisation that specialises in this.

Descriptors: (a) Cannot, due to impaired mental function, reliably initiate or complete at least 2 sequential personal actions. 15 Points. (b) Cannot, due to impaired mental function, reliably initiate or complete at least 2 personal actions for the majority of the time. 9 Points.