Accessibility Needs
I had a message in my To-do list this morning - to fill in about my accessibility needs. I had to write in my journal that my needs weren't in the options that they gave (mostly physical needs) - but I had others (housebound due to schizophrenia).
Now I'm worried that they are asking this because they are wanting me to have an appointment. I am in LCWRA and was migrated from ESA last year. I had the message about if I wanted to look for work - but I said no thank you. So are they now getting me to fill this in because they want me to see someone about work? Or does everyone have to answer it?
Thank you in advance. I just worry so much, when I have to communicate with them.
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Hi Azura,
I'm sorry you've not had a reply yet and that you're so worried. I'm not really experienced in this but I'm mostly housebound and also receive LCWRA. I don't think they are asking due to any work requirements.
I know it's easy to say don't worry but I really wouldn't. Hopefully somebody may come along here with more knowledge about it. Please take care of yourself. I don't believe there's currently assessments on the LCWRA but your health conditions will be evidence enough I'm sure. My very warmest wishes to you.
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That's really kind of you - thank you. I panic every time they put a message in my journal, or To-do list. I know they are trying to get everyone back to work now - so wondered if this was the start of it ……….. seeing what my needs were, to have an appointment. It's probably nothing, of course - but my mind goes spiralling. Best wishes to you too.
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@Azura The worry when we are on benefits can be very overwhelming and I have known that worry so I do understand. I chose, around 2 years ago, to not allow the DWP or anyone else related to my situation to have that power over me, even though I cannot control those 'external' factors.
I'll share a tip that works for me (mostly successfully). Singing. Of course it cannot change what's external to us but it can significantly alter our mental and emotional state and general wellbeing. It releases the happy hormones of serotonin, endorphins etc and reduces stress hormones like cortisol. It creates physiological change in the body as deep breathing acts on the vagus nerve.
I am not trying to minimise the impact the worry that the 'benefits system' can have. And it doesn't matter if you 'can sing' well, or not.
Finally, when I was trying to input my rent changes and working out how to do it on my Journal, well that was stressful. My chosen song for that was 'Bare Necessities' from The Jungle Book. It can bring an element of humour too which is no bad thing (and my dogs love it 😊). If I'm stressed at the start of a day it improves quickly as I always feed the birds and I sing 'Feed the Birds' from Mary Poppins.
And, it's not for the birds as they say....it works. It brings joy (maybe not to my neighbours lol but I don't sing too loud, I'm considerate).
We have to find what works for each of us; some may practice mindfulness which I struggle with due to c-ptsd but I try to put, front and centre of my mind, that my health will come first, every single time. Look after yourself Azura, in the very best way that works for you. Take good care.
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@Azura yup,I got one this morning too. First time. I've only been on uc since migrating over last September-November. Plus I'm in middle of a pip review so everything is a worry. I hope they don't want me to do a f-f review or something as I rarely go out myself, Twice a month an hr tops each time. And always in company with a family member who take me in their car.
Good luck.
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It's always such a worry, isn't it? I was migrated over from ESA last June. I left them a journal message yesterday, saying that I didn't have any of the needs they said - but that I am registered housebound. An agent replied that they had put that on my notes. So I have no idea what they are thinking. Good luck to you too.
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Thank you so much. I have Complex-PTSD also, so I know how mindfulness can be difficult. But I do try and do it as best I can. As for the singing - I sing all kinds of nonsense to my daughter's bird. He loves nursery rhymes the best.
I never had any of this stress, when on ESA. But it's been constant worry, since they migrated me. They can change the rules whenever they want - and you always feel like you're walking a tightrope - waiting for it to be pulled away. They really do not help mental health issues.
Though my PIP review last year was given for ten years - so hopefully I don't have to worry about that for a while (unless they change the rules on that as well).
Thank you for your kindness. You take care too.
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Hello all I had this too this morning about accessibility needs I posted in the journal that I'm LCWRA and support group so I am not interested in volunteering or anything related at this time thank you
I hope this will be sufficient as I also posted to the payment journal message part so it will get picked up?
I had the banner asking me volunteer work or support I clicked dismiss and then today the accessibility needs was in my to do list this morning
can anyone advise if this what I have said is ok or not? Really worried too now0 -
I read somewhere this morning, while googling for answers - that the "accessibility needs" may be because they are thinking of how they will communicate with you, when the reassessments start. I am in the LCWRA because of substantial risk - and I know that this group is being lined up for reassessments soon - to see if the substantial risk still stands, or whether they can put you into the LCW group. I'm a nervous wreck, thinking of having to go through it all again.
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I am in the LCWRA support group since 2012, it was marked indefinitely at he time, so now I am very worried, my esa support group was designated by a tribunal in 2012 what makes you think that I will have to be reassessed all over again? @Azura
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also to add @Azura they know how to communicate with me via my personal details upon migration ? So why do you think this is the case I am also disabled…..
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feeling very anxious and having a flare up now I hope it's just to ask voluntary support of which I politely declined
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they can't just put you in a LCW group without assessment I'd of thought….
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@kimi could you please advise on comments above I'm really stressed and worried about the reply's above thank you so much
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Can anybody advise if this advice is correct above I'm struggling with anxiety and panic atm after the above reply…….
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@Catherine21 this is the reply I posted about very worried and anxiety is through the roof
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LCW group would still require an assessment so I don't understand what the OP is stating here?
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Ive been worried sick about reassesments but what i am doing is getting letter from Doctors stating all my diagonises so i have that at hand but ive been reading it will take along long time to come round to us and of it did its still under sunstainal risk and that could be 2028 2029 and we made ourselfs so sick but for my peace of mind i have a folder i havent got loads of letters but i do have evidence honestly breath in and out take yourself away from the phone try not to google everything honestly we will be fine we are on lwcra for a reason of you have letters start making a folder for peace of mind xx
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In 2023 i made myself so so sick i was to scared to get out bed all because of sunaks speech i was screaming to doctors to my family couldnt eat sleep was hell on earth and all my worries didnt happen im still here im still ok we will be ok its the fear of the unknown the lack of control and i swear dwp make my cptsd worse but we are strong make sure your getting sleep and eating well
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It was on my report I got back, years ago now, when I was in ESA. That was the thing that put me in the support group - and then onto LCWRA, when I was migrated to UC
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