ESA

I had a telephone assessment last week for ESA. I have a few physical health conditions and mental health conditions including PTSD and severe anxiety.
The health professional only asked questions relating to my mental health and it’s impact on my daily life and didn’t ask anything about my physical health conditions. Is it possible than that I may be placed into the support group based on the impact of my mental health issues alone. I assume not questioning my physical conditions would mean not assessing my health fully and not giving the decision maker the full picture to make the final decision.
The health professional also asked me to answer yes or no to some questions as she recognised and acknowledged the distress and panic I was experiencing throughout the assessment. I am concerned about this in hindsight however my support worker was party to the call and spoke on my behalf when she could.

Thank you David, I will contact them for a copy of the report.
I’m assuming that not asking about the impact of my physical health conditions would mean I could use this fact if I needed to challenge the decision if not placed in the support group.