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Fill in the ESA capability for work form
Detailed information on how to fill in your WCA50 claim form, including advice for each question
Getting your ESA decision after an assessment
Getting your ESA decision after an assessment from the DWP. Find out more about what happens after your work capability assessment
Q3 - reaching
Help to fill in Q3: reaching for your ESA application. Find out what this means and how to correctly complete the question
Other information
Read about giving other information which does not fit anywhere else on the ESA form. You can use extra sheets of paper if there’s not enough space in the box
Medical evidence
Find out how to get and submit medical evidence with your ESA50 form. This helps give the DWP an idea of how your condition affects your ability to work
Q17 - behaving appropriately
Help to fill in Q17: behaving appropriately for your ESA application. Find out what this means and how to correctly complete the question
Q14 - coping with changes
Help to fill in Q14: coping with changes for your ESA application. Find out what this means and how to correctly complete the question
Q2 - standing and sitting
Help to fill in Q2: standing and sitting for your ESA application. Find out what this means and how to correctly complete the question