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As has been pointed out, you're not being cynical in the slightest. I had to claim ESA over 4 years ago now for a while. Back then you applied for your claim, with a doctors certificate, and were paid the same rate as JSA, £72+ a week, for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks you were assessed by The DWP...

It's awful - the onus is always put on the claimant. Another consideration to aide a claim and assessment is the side effects of any medication prescribed for the condition - be it physical or mental health - too many people overlook it and it doesn't get mentioned.

Bear in mind that you, or whoever you're inquiring for in regards to this assessment are being clocked the moment you walk in there. You may well be asked how you/they got there today - arriving on your own unaccompanied will count against you no matter what the condition is. Whatever the...