DWP takes to Twitter to announce Atos Work Capability Assessment cancellation

The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the cancellation of the troubled Atos Work Capability Assessement contract via Twitter.

Today we are announcing we are seeking a new provider to replace Atos for the Work Capability Assessment

— DWP Press Office (@dwppressoffice) March 27, 2014

The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies has been tracking welfare developments under the coalition, including the Work Capability Assessment, as part of its annual UK Justice Policy Review series.