Is there a table or chart to show how point system and criteria works? What are they looking for?

stuartperry

Point system and criteria, is there a table or chart to show how this works.  what are they exactly looking for.  

Tori_Scope

Hi @stuartperry Are you looking for the criteria for the work capability assessment (WCA)? If so, you may find this page on the entitledto website helpful. 

stuartperry

I believe they are PIP and I am claiming for ESA. In the last comment   

I don't get it, in that article it says you need 15 points but how do you decide if it's a support or work related activity group??

poppy123456

For the Work Related activity Group (WRAG) you need to score at least 15 points.

For Support Group, it's not about scoring points, it's about satisfying at least one of the descriptors for Support Group.

Whether you're placed into one the groups will totally depend on how your conditions affect your ability to do any type of work.

If you're claiming New style ESA then this is only paid for 1 year unless placed into the Support Group.

Descriptors here. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance/esa-glossary/1353-support-group-descriptors

There's also regulation 35 which is another route into the Support Group. (substantial risk) details here https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2955-regulation-35-2-b-is-now-the-main-route-into-esa-support-group