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The training includes theory training in a classroom setting, supervised practical training, and a demonstration of understanding as assessed by quality audit.\nThis training must be read with the understanding that, as experienced practitioners, the HCPs will have detailed knowledge of the principles and practice of relevant diagnostic techniques and therefore such information is not contained in this training module.\nIn addition, the training module is not a stand-alone document, and forms only a part of the training and written documentation that the HCP receives. As disability assessment is a practical occupation, much of the guidance also involves verbal information and coaching.\nThus, although the training module may be of interest to non-medical readers, it must be remembered that some of the information may not be readily understood without background medical knowledge and an awareness of the other training given to HCPs.\nDocument Control\nDocument History\nChanges since last version\nPlease see Appendix 9\nIssue Control\nContents\n\u0013 TOC \\h \\z \\t \"Heading 1,1,Heading 2,1,Heading 3,1,Heading 4,1,Heading 9,1,Heading 1 + number,1,Heading 2 + number,1,Heading 3 + number,1,Heading 4 + number,1\" \u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130711\" \u0014Contents\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130711 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130712\" \u00141.\tIntroduction\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130712 \\h \u001412\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130713\" \u00141.1.\tIntroduction\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130713 \\h \u001412\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130714\" \u00141.2.\tBackground to Employment and Support Allowance\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130714 \\h \u001413\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130715\" \u00141.2.1.\tIndependent Reviews of the WCA\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130715 \\h \u001415\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130716\" \u00141.3.\tThe Work Capability Assessment Structure\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130716 \\h \u001415\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130717\" \u00141.4.\tThe Financial Structure of ESA\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130717 \\h \u001416\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130718\" \u00141.4.1.\tOverview of the ESA claim process\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130718 \\h \u001416\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130719\" \u00141.4.2.\tUniversal Credit\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130719 \\h \u001419\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130720\" \u00141.4.2.1.\tBackground to Universal Credit\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130720 \\h \u001419\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130721\" \u00141.4.2.2.\tUniversal Credit and the WCA\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130721 \\h \u001419\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130722\" \u00141.5.\tThe Role of the Approved HCP\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130722 \\h \u001420\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130723\" \u00141.5.1.\tMaintaining the Standard – Audit\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130723 \\h \u001421\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130724\" \u00141.6.\tThe decision Maker’s Perspective\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130724 \\h \u001422\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130725\" \u00142.\tFilework\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130725 \\h \u001424\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130726\" \u00142.1.\tSpecial Rules for End of Life (SREL) (formally referred to as Terminal Illness (TI) Check)\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130726 \\h \u001424\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130727\" \u00142.2.\tPre-board Check\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130727 \\h \u001425\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130728\" \u00142.3.\tLimited Capability for Work Related Activity (Previously known as The Support Group in ESA)\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc189130728 \\h \u001426\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc189130729\" \u00142.3.1.\tLimited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCW/LCWRA) - 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