Making Commitments
I have a telephone appointment on Thursday 1st May the appointment is to make commitments, I’m very anxious & nervous by this as I have high levels of anxiety & it’s making me a bit ill. I think they are going to make me to go back to work which I have already explained in my journal that I won’t be able to work due to high levels of anxiety, agoraphobia, panic attacks & learning disabilities, I haven’t been out the house properly since 2018/2019. I think that’s what it is
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@lisawells1990 my commitments, for the last few years, have been to inform DWP of any changes to my circumstances. Every one is different and mine could change with this shakeup but don't worry for the next couple of weeks - it may be ok.
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As you are moving from ESA Support Group, you are entitled to the UC equivalent, LCWRA from the start of your claim.
Your commitments will be to keep them informed of any changes, and to log in to your Journal regularly.
Does the appointment mention New Style ESA at all?
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I was on income support work activity related. I worked once a week back in 2014 & I had to leave in 2016 due to my anxiety was getting worse, I haven’t worked since then because my conditions have got worsened, also I haven’t be able to use public transport since 2018. I did back then ask for Mandatory Reconsideration explaining that I’m better off in a support group I was on before when work came up by a disability charity, my claim got rejected I couldn’t be bothered to repeat it again so just left it. When I applied for UC it said I had to make commitments including looking for work & applying for jobs which I had no choice of except them otherwise I will lose my money. I feel ill by thinking about it. I feel like crying in bed when thinking about it. So no I won’t be able to work espically B n M as I can’t cope in large crowds & noises
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No I don’t need a fit note because I never had one. It makes me feel sick thinking about it
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I've read your previous posts and there seems to be some confusion about which group you were in for ESA?
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You guys are some of the most disliked groups in the country and this is not without reason. Despite parroting that you are there to help claimants, all claimants get from you is hassle and condescending attitudes, even though most of claimants are more qualified and experienced than you guys, as most of you haven't even got your GCSE.
You need to help yourselves get real jobs.
In the Netherlands and Scandinavian countries, work coaches do an excellent job in helping claimants in practical terms to get employment, including searching for and liaising with employers and securing either jobs or work placements that at the end secure employment for claimants. While all you guys in the UK do is to hassle claimants, including asking them stupid questions, like yours: "Do you want to live like this forever? Is there something you could do from home to begin with?"
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Just read the quote above and couldn’t agree any more with you. DWP staff wonder why they are hated in this country due to comments like that. I seen a few people on Reddit “who” work for them making similar type of comments. Seen one mod saying disabled people are burden to taxpayers money and seen one mod mocking someone’s anxiety issues.
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A few years ago one of them explained to me how if his arm was broken, it would heal and that cancer can now be cured!
This the new 'health and work conversation' in the Health Transformation Programme.
🙄
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I have a brain injury which is permanent and was asked if my metal plate in my head will heal overtime. The metal plate in my skull is there to replace the bone which was permanently damaged.
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Trust me, most of these so-called work coaches used to be unemployed themselves for many many years before they got this damn job. And instead of at least expressing a feeling of understanding to claimants, they play bossy, harass claimants, and worsen their mental state.
"They're even taught to inflict psychological harm on the unemployed" and make the job centre a hostile environment for job seekers.
Yes, not even among the most hated people in the country, but the most hated people.
He said: "My colleagues will find you a job at B&M on minimum wage" to a person who's expressing of having "high levels of anxiety, agoraphobia, panic attacks & learning disabilities"!
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Anytime ive been to the job centre. I’ve had no issues or arguments with them etc. All have been with me tbf. But I have heard other stories from family or friends who have been in and been treated horrible.
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The last time I went to a job centre was about 11 years ago. A so-called advisor, as that's what they used be called those days, talked to me about Colin Powel, the former United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005, telling me that he had mental issues yet he held such a position. I cut her **** short by telling her that I was neither Colin Powel nor a secretary of state of any country.
Jobcentre Staff Were Taught to Inflict ‘Psychological Harm’ on the Unemployedhttps://novaramedia.com/2021/07/13/jobcentre-staff-were-taught-to-inflict-psychological-harm-on-the-unemployed/
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Just read the link you posted. If that was me I’d tell them to stick their benefits. Family is more important than some UC meeting. One thing I do believe in is a Universal Basic Income where if you have a lifelong disability or health condition that stops you from working. You should get the weekly minimum wage and be left alone permanently.
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