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   I'm afraid the criteria for ESA and PIP are quite different so you will need to complete the PIP forms and it is likely that he will have a face to face assessment. 
 Please see our PIP Claim guides for more information.  
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1  Gordon