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Moving to UC feeling very nervous

lisawells1990

me & my husband have received separate letters saying that we need to apply for UC we have done most of the form except identification meaning that we might have to go to the job centre which I have been feeling sick & dizziness most of this weekend also I have agoraphobia that prevents me leaving my home, high levels of Anxiety, Autism & MLD also my husband has learning disabilities Also my income related ESA ends soon although I’m not sure if I will receive my normal fortnightly this Friday (04/04/2025)?

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noonebelieves

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/132283/moving-to-uc-feeling-very-nervous

Hi @lisawells1990 ,
I am so sorry to hear about your agoraphobia. I can see why the idea of going to a Jobcentre in person might feel terrifying for you. I am not familiar with ESA or the UC transfer/ID check process, but I believe you can complete your identification online, according to information on the gov.uk website? I hope this offers you some quick reassurance.
I am sure some experienced Scope members will be able to offer advice regarding your husband’s ESA situation soon.

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

As you haven't confirmed ID yet, you should still get this weeks ESA payment.

WhatThe

noonebelieves, I can see why the idea of going to a Jobcentre in person might feel terrifying for you.

DWP believes that an 'invitation' to a job centre is the support you need to to overcome your fears 😞

noonebelieves

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1010729#Comment_1010729

And to add @WhatThe:

DWP Jobcentre work coaches across the country seem to be trained to do the exact opposite of promoting ‘inclusivity’ and ‘accessibility’-at least, that’s how it feels to many !

WhatThe

noonebelieves, DWP Jobcentre work coaches across the country seem to be trained to do the exact opposite of promoting ‘inclusivity’ and ‘accessibility’-at least, that’s how it feels to many !

Isn't this their idea of equality? To treat us all the same? Like women's pension age had to be increased by 7 years to align with men's retirement age. That's 'equality' for you 😂

noonebelieves

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1012029#Comment_1012029

@WhatThe, spot on! Their idea of ‘equality’ just seems to be levelling the struggle, not the playing field!

floppy63

hi I’ve had my ID appointment at job centre today..I’ve been so petrified about it for the past week but it went so quick and smoothly I hope your experience is like mine..Goodluck

lisawells1990

I had a biographical phone call today from a man he asked me questions to confirm my identity which I did it is my husband’s turn on Wednesday so he has to confirm his identity. I had questions to ask instead of photographic ID or proof of address. It’s good I don’t have to go to the job centre as I did put in my journal that I have high levels of anxiety & agoraphobia which are fine, just my husband’s identity to go then the first payment is 3 weeks today