Hi I'd like to share my recent success with being awarded PIP straight after the assessment without needing to appeal . This week i was also awarded esa LCWRA support group without being asked to go for an assessment. My care co ordinator put in extenuating circumstances and that seemingly was accepted . Im aware that this is not everyone's story and i really didn't expect it to be mine. What has been such a huge factor is not going it alone. I used a charity support agency , my union , CAB and of course this forum . The document for applying for esa with mental health problems was a key player in being awarded so i would like to give huge thanks to the team here at B&W .. its links to PIP and being aware that ESA may share info with them was a real eye opener . Ill.continue to use this forum and keep an eye out if i can be helpful to others .