Just had ESA Assessment.

Hi, I just had my ESA telephone assessment, and am a little worried and surprised that it lasted only 12 minutes. The assessor seemed quite nice and asked me various things about my mental health and after 12 minutes said that was fine and they had all they needed. I said that I was expecting a lot more questions etc and he said they had all my details etc to hand and that was enough to assess my claim.

I did provide a psychiatrist's letter and proof of being on sertraline and lorazepam etc. I filled in three descriptors on incontinence, coping with change and social engagement and there was no way enough time to explore those properly. They asked briefly about the incontinence, my work history, whether I go out at all (I don't) and didn't even touch on my problems with change.

Is this a good sign or a bad sign? I recorded the conversation on loudspeaker. I would imagine they haven't gone into half enough detail to accurately assess me which is confusing. I had pages of notes and didn't need to refer to any of them.

If they don't accept my claim, I certainly think I would have grounds for appeal based on them hardly speaking to me. I have seen two psychologists, one of whom I am still seeing, and have also seen a psychiatrist who provided a report, which I sent them. I also sent them my psychologist's contact details, but know from speaking to her that they didn't contact her.

Has anyone else had such a short interview and what was the result?