Moving to UC feeling very nervous

lisawells1990
lisawells1990 Online Community Member Posts: 20 Connected
edited April 3 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

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
    noonebelieves Online Community Member Posts: 548 Trailblazing
    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
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,089 Championing

    Hi,

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

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,696 Championing
    edited March 31

    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
    noonebelieves Online Community Member Posts: 548 Trailblazing
    edited April 1
    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
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 3,696 Championing
    edited April 3

    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
    noonebelieves Online Community Member Posts: 548 Trailblazing
    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
    floppy63 Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected

    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
    lisawells1990 Online Community Member Posts: 20 Connected

    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

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