How ESA is assesssed
ESA looks at how your health condition or disability affects your ability to carry out a list of 18 activities.
Part 1: Physical
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Moving around
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Standing and sitting
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Reaching
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Picking up and moving an object
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Manual dexterity
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Communicating
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Understanding
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Getting around safely
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Controlling bowels and bladder
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Maintaining consciousness when awake
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Part 2: Mental and cognitive
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Learning tasks
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Hazard awareness
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Starting and finishing tasks
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Coping with change
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Getting about
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Coping with social engagement
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Behaving appropriately
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Part 3: Eating and drinking
For each activity you are scored points depending on how much support you need. Click here to see the ESA points system.
For more information, or for help claiming benefits, please get in touch with our benefits team. We provide initial information and advice to everyone. We provide members of the Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group with more detailed advice, casework and representation.
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Email: benefits@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk
Tel: +44 114 253 6700