ESA

Are there any exemptions to esa medicals on mental health grounds does anyone know please?

Tony wrote:

Are there any exemptions to esa medicals on mental health grounds does anyone know please?

Not many left on physical grounds

expecting.... cheom.... soon be dead ?

in hospital or got something catching

thats about it

There is no general exemption for people with mental illness, however some people don't need to have a medical. I've quoted some relevant info here.

Some claimants may be given ‘early entry’ to the work capability assessment, allowing them to be placed in the support group or work-related activity group without needing to attend a medical or complete a questionnaire. This may be, for example, because:
- you have a very severe illness or disability and it is clear you qualify for the support group.

And

You will be found to have limited capability for work-related activity (i.e. you qualify for the support group) if the following applies:

Because of your physical or mental health condition or disability, there would be a substantial risk to the mental or physical health of any person, including you, if you were found not to have limited capability for work-related activity.