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I am in the process of being switched to the ESA and have to attend an assessment. Has any else been to one? What should i expect?

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Hi ya dont worry about it i had a medical in July was very nervus been neednt have been .They alolow 20 mins for each patient ,mine took 1 hr 25 mins write e few thing down so you dont forget ,i took some photos of my hand and feet on bad days as everyone has different symptoms .Dont forget the examiner is only got some medical knowledge ,probs less than us they arnt doctors ..Dont let them force you to do anything you think will cause you pain .I also took very good friend which really helped .Dont forget your exspences as well .theyy paid for taxi there and back .When is your app ? let me know how it goes .im ok for 18 months to be reviewed again .good luck

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Hi, just thought i would let you know that, after all this time, i have been successful in my claim for ESA. Thank you for responding and for your tips

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