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 "text": "DEFONEOS — DWP ESA New Claims AI Deep-Dive Pack EU AI Act Article 50 live 2 Aug 2026 — C2PA passport ready | Get yours → Home Master GovBench Index Sitemap DEFONEOS × DWP × ESA DWP ESA New Claims AI Deep-Dive Pack Sovereign AI governance of UK DWP ESA new claims — Employment and Support Allowance, WCA, LCW/LCWRA, fit notes, UC migration, permitted work. 12 entry points × 8 transformation priorities × 6 MCPs. Audit-grade. Signed. UK-sovereign. 12 Entry Points 8 Transformation Priorities 6 MCP Servers 6 Red Lines 📋 12 Entry Points Claims New Claims Journey — Application, Eligibility, Assessment New ESA claims via UC or legacy route. Eligibility: limited capability for work (LCW). GP fit note required. ESA50 questionnaire. Face-to-face or telephone WCA. Contribution-based ESA (Class 1 NI) or income-based (means-tested). UC migration pathway. Claim submission, evidence gathering, initial assessment decision. Digital-first journey with assisted digital support. WCA Work Capability Assessment — LCW/LCWRA Determination WCA by Health Care Professional (HCP) from Maximus (CHAI). LCW: scored activities (15 descriptors, 15 points) or exceptional circumstances. LCWRA: severe conditions, 9 descriptors — risk to health, uncontrollable episodes, significant disability. Descriptors: physical and mental health. LCWRA automatically accepted for terminal illness (SR1). Mandatory reconsideration and appeal rights. Assessment Assessment Process — HCP, Evidence, Decision Assessment provider: Maximus (Centre for Health and Disability Assessments). HCP qualification — doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, paramedic, occupational therapist. Evidence sources: GP, hospital consultant, specialist nurse, support worker. ESA50 self-assessment form. Face-to-face, telephone, or paper-based assessment. Decision Maker (DM) at DWP. Quality audit of HCP reports. Complaints and feedback mechanism. Rates Payment Rates — ESA Components, Premiums Assessment rate: up to 13 weeks — £90.50/wk (25+), £71.70/wk (under-25). Main phase: LCW — no additional component (UC equivalent). LCWRA — additional component £416.19/mo (UC). ESA support group: £90.50/wk + support component £47.70/wk. WRAG: £90.50/wk + work-related activity component £47.70/wk (legacy). Premiums: severe disability, enhanced disability, carer. Christmas bonus. Pension age interaction. Support Group Support Group — LCWRA Conditions, Activities Support group (legacy ESA) = LCWRA (UC). 9 descriptors: mobilising, transferring, reaching, picking up, eating/drinking, managing toilet needs, dressing/undressing, remaining conscious, communicating. Severe mental health conditions. Terminal illness (SR1). Learning disability. Significant risk to physical or mental health if required to work. No work-related requirements. Higher payment component. Permitted work allowed up to £183.50/wk. WRAG Work-Related Activity Group — LCW, Work Preparation WRAG (legacy) = LCW (UC). Scored 15+ points on physical/mental descriptors. Work-focused interview requirement. Work preparation activity. Work-related activity plan. Conditionality — lighter touch than JSA. No sanctions in ESA WRAG (legacy). UC LCW: work preparation requirements only. Work coach support. Voluntary work, permitted work. Training and skills support. Health condition management. Fit Notes Fit Notes — GP Certification, Digital Fit Notes Med3/Med10 fit note from GP or hospital doctor. Digital fit notes (April 2022). Fit note: 'not fit for work' or 'may be fit for work with adjustments'. Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months+. Repeat fit notes. Employer notification. DWP acceptance for ESA claim. Fit note does not determine WCA outcome — separate assessment. Abolition of sick notes for ESA (proposed reform). Fit note evidence for WCA. GPs not gatekeepers to benefits. Migration UC Migration — Legacy ESA to Universal Credit Managed migration from income-based ESA to UC. Migration notice issued by DWP. 3-month deadline to claim UC. Transitional protection (TP) payments — SDP, enhan",
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