Hi AP
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is Welcome to Benefits and Work
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claim...q/general-faq#Gen140 In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
In answer to your question, the answer is no, your have to reach 15 points or more to have a 'limited capability for work' ie to be place on ESA, to be placed in the support group you have to be found to have a 'limited capability for work-related activity', if you are placed in this group then you do not have to take part in work-related activities, although you can volunteer to do so.
Check out the 'Members Only Guides' 'ESA and UC claims'
Gary
@ESA