Length of assessment for LCW

Hi Mazzym00

The DWP guidance for assessors states:-
For each of the mental function, physical and sensory activity areas you must choose only one descriptor, and that should be the descriptor that reflects the claimant’s level of functioning most of the time, taking into account such factors as pain, stiffness, fatigue, response to treatment and variability of symptoms.

This ensures that your opinion is not just a “snapshot” of the claimant on the day of assessment but reflects their functional ability over a period of time.

So you will be assessed on a condition that pertains to " most of the time ".

Hope this helps
David