WCA help

middali

Help WCA

Hello, I don’t know what to do I can’t stop worrying, I have my wca scheduled for 2 weeks time and I’m extremely worried about the outcome 😭 if I get found fit to work by the decision maker I don’t know how I’ll cope with the amount of appointments and work related stuff, I might end up getting sanctioned and my mum won’t let me stay in the house as I won’t be able to pay her rent, and she means it when she says I’ll be gone as if I don’t pay I’m out, she doesn’t treat me fair. I don’t know what else to do, I know the assessment hasn’t even happened yet but I can’t stop worrying. I can’t sleep as it is due to my insomnia and can’t stop throwing up. I have nobody else to live with if this happens I have no family or friends, I’m all alone. My life is a living hell and I can’t take it anymore. I didn’t send any evidence as I didn’t have any and my doctors were trying to make me pay, but even so, I haven’t been going to the doctors about my anxiety for long so there wouldn’t be much to send anyway. I do take medication for it, and my sickness but that’s it. I start therapy on the 11 of November, but I doubt they’ll send My health provider a report as my assessment is on the 20th and they wouldn’t have known me for long. I don’t know what to do, should I just leave my house now, or wait, I can’t stop crying. My head is going crazy and I feel so lonely, my family don’t care at all there isn’t anyone else. I can’t sleep or anything I have tired everything and I mean that, and the doctors won’t give me anything for it as I’m ’too young’ and they don’t hand it out due to it being addictive, I’m 23. Please can I have some advice or anything, I’m desperate I can’t take it anymore, I haven’t slept for 2 and a bit days. I’ve tried distracted my mind and it doesn’t work, it just keeps back into my head, I know I’ll be homeless if this happens. I’m sorry for going on I don’t know what else to do. I will apply for pip, but that can take months and I doubt I’d even get it, but my mum won’t wait for the rent she’ll want me gone as soon as I cant pay. I’m sorry again. Thank you x

poppy123456

Worry about a WCA is perfectly normal, it's not exactly the nicest things to have to go through. The majority of people are found to have LCWRA and that's a good thing. Not sending any additional evidence to support your claim isn't the end of the world. People are awarded without additional evidence.

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're having at home. That can't be easy to live with and is clearly causing you some concerns. You said you haven't seen your GP for a long time so it maybe worth making an appointment to see them.

You shouldn't just leave the house now because you'll not have anywhere to go. Have you thought about looking for some where else to live? It won't be easy but if you don't look, you won't know. You'll be able to claim for help with some of the rent though your UC known as housing element. The only issue you may have is finding a landlord that will accept a tenant claiming benefits but again, you won't know unless you look.

Please do consider speaking to your GP.

middali

Hello,

I have spoke to my GP, I meant I wouldn’t have much evidence to send even if I could pay for it as I haven’t been seeing my gp about my anxiety for long, I have another appointment on the 26th of November after my assessment. I will look for somewhere else to live but if I get kicked out before then I won’t be able to have access to look for places. Thank you for your reply. Also, do know how to get a food bank voucher? Thank you x

Rosie_Scope

Hi @middali, sorry to hear you're having such a tough time at the moment. WCA can be stressful and it's understandable that you're feeling anxious about what might happen afterwards. We're going to send you an email later today so please look out for that 😊

Scope have a page with information about accessing free and low cost food if you're struggling:

Free food and food banks | Disability charity Scope UK

You can ask your local authority for a referral to a food bank. You can also contact Citizens Advice, they might be able to put you in touch with some local services.

Hope things start feeling easier for you soon!

middali

Hello, thank you, I have received your email and replied on there.