UC just don't understand!!

xglitzyritzyx
xglitzyritzyx Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)
So I currently claim PIP (enhanced daily and standard mobility) also ESA (still waiting for the assessment to asign which category) and UC. I claim these for severe anxiety, depression and autism. 

UC want me to attend a work based interview on Friday. Even though I've explained I can't leave my house! And I'll have a panic attack! They said I have to attend or I'll have UC stopped. 😞 I had a phone call from them on Friday and I explained again How scared I am to attend the interview. They don't care!! They even asked me to upload a CV to my journal to help find a job!! 

What do I do? I can't sleep over the stress and I also suffer with self harm (which I'm keeping at bay) but this is kicking off my depression and anxiety so bad! 

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    When claiming UC you are classed as a job seeker until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. 

    It’s a work coaches discretion whether they turn off or reduce work commitments. Some do and others don’t.

    You can ask for a telephone interview and I’d advise you to put a message on your journal to ask them for this. 
  • xglitzyritzyx
    xglitzyritzyx Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
    I've asked them on my journal and over the phone. They still want me to attend in person. The thing is I know I'll have a panic attack. I'm already panicked. I suppose they will see I'm not lying but I don't want to embarrass myself 😞
  • xglitzyritzyx
    xglitzyritzyx Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
    Well my work based interviews yesterday went amazing (sarcasm)! They made me attend face to face. Even though I phoned and wrote in my journal that I can't due to severe anxiety! 

    Let's just say I got so worked up I ended up being sick and almost passed out at my meeting!! I'm so embarrassed 😳 😔 I hope I don't have to go through that again. I can't cope!
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    @xglitzyritzyx Oh no, that sounds really hard for you, I'm so sorry they didn't take into account your request. Please don't be embarrassed. There's nothing to feel shame for here, just an unaccommodating system from what I see  :( How are you feeling now?

    You mentioned that in the past you have self-harmed, is that still under control? I'd recommend speaking with your GP or mental health care worker, if ever those troubling thoughts begin to return  <3

    You take care, and have a relaxing Sunday.

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