seemed to deny. The idea a computer script rubber stamped by a doctor (or Anor.) validates a mental health assessment seems madness. I have been on ICB for 14 years -- without ever it seems 'applying for it' -- I have a full employer pension after being retired on medical grounds back then -- but financially we are desperate at the moment and the medical care (that is now essential) we get because of my status depends on my being in the 'Support Group', I think, after the ESA. i have just been for an assessment and must say the nurse who took my report was professional, kind and extremely polite......have heard some real bad stories aboout these assessments but all i can say is i felt she empathised with me and really listened to what i had to say suzee lewis Your experience probably points to user groups campaigning making in-roads into the assement process. However, I would wait until you hear from the decision maker before you start counting your chickens. I have my assessment this monday coming, so far I have been sent four assessment appointments, one before I sent in my ESA50, and the other 3 in response to my husband ringing Atos to find out why I had it sent before they received my form to assess whether or not I should be called in. I am dreading it truly I am. I too have mental health problems -- I have borderline personality disorder (try