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Been called into job centre

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hallac
hallac Community member Posts: 9 Listener
in Benefits and financial support
Hi,

my friend has recently uploaded a fit note on her universal credit account because they have had to stop caring for a family member due to ill health.

once they uploaded the fit note they received a message from universal credit saying they need to go into the job centre for a meeting.

is this normal and why would they ask for this? They have asked them to go into the job centre even though they are suffering from severe anxiety.

thanks.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,759 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes it's normal because they are no longer a carer they will be treated as a job seeker until a decision is made on their WCA. They can ask for a telephone appointment if they are unable to attend in person because of their health conditions. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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