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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

Moving around
Standing and sitting
Reaching
Picking up and moving an object
Manual dexterity
Communicating
Understanding
Getting around safely
Controlling bowels and bladder
Maintaining consciousness when awake

Part 2: Mental and cognitive

Learning tasks
Hazard awareness
Starting and finishing tasks
Coping with change
Getting about
Coping with social engagement
Behaving appropriately

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.

Email: benefits@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk

Tel: +44 114 253 6700

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