Can I bring someone with me to my ESA appeal hearing?

Last updated: June 2026

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Yes. You can bring a friend, family member, or carer for moral support. 

While they cannot answer questions for you, they can help you stay calm and remind you of points you may have forgotten to mention. 

Send them Supporting a friend or family at an appeal about their work capability? for advice on how they can help. 

See Work capability assessment tribunal hearings for more help with what to do on the day to give yourself the best chance. 
 

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