Due an ESA medical what can I expect?

princess

I doubt you'll find any here who will disagree with you

That is why it is so important that you understand how the system works.

The important thing to remember is that lots of people successully apply for ESA by scoring the 15 points necessary, it's just that you don't hear so much about it on the forums, but they are there. Just type "success" into the search box at the top of the page and you'll see just how many people win their claims.

Gordon

princess

The criteria for DLA and ESA are completely different

DLA is all about understanding the extra needs you might have as a result of your disability, for example equipment to allow you to do things, or allowing you to have extra care at certain times of the day.

Receiving DLA does not mean you are incapable of working, in fact many of the forum members who are in receipt of DLA do work.

ESA is about whether you are able to successfully perform the tests that the government believe show that you are able to work. For example, the distance you can walk, how long you can stand, can you see and hear.

Have another look at the WCA tests in the doucumentation and you will see what the criteria are for the tests, you should look at how you would reply based on your own conditions. You will be asked about these at the medical.

Gordon