Universal Credit and signed off sick

Tracey1967

Thank you for your replies and I will follow your advice. Also CockneyRebel the family member did eventually get her claim for PIP sorted but not before a lot of heartache and tears. She got an at home assessment done because of her disability and one of the main things this woman put in the report was that since she could pick up and hold her pill bottle then she can use cutlery! I was incredulous since they take totally different methods of grasping to accomplish. as for my own issue I cannot understand the looking for work thing because who will take on a new starter that is sick? 

emmamc37

Hello everyone 

I've been reading through this discussion and found some very useful info thank you 

however ive still got a few questions if anyone can help 

So this is a bit of background:I've been on long term sick since April 2017 and was finished up from Work in December 2017 due to it I've been off with Anxiety Depression and uncontrollable hypertension which has all been a direct result from my son who is going through the ADHD Autism process as I've had to come out of work 2/3 times a week every week because he's constantly being suspended. Now I've got all sick notes and a occupational health report which states at least another 6 months off work minimum but how will UC view this? I'm physically able to work as in I've not disability that effects that but not mentally I can't and physically can't as I'm constantly being called out of work to see to my son (I'm a single parent) will they conduct blood pressure measurement I'm just so worried that I'm going to fall into debt I've never been in a position like this 

sorry for the long message and I hope you guys can understand it 

thanks 

OutOfTheWorld99

Hi Emmamc37,

I am new here but think the UC system/dwp will have to take into account your overall medical conditions, and by the sound of your situation, there should be no reason for them to be difficult although they have been as difficult as can be with many despite people being in genuine dia circumstances.

One day they are all saying they are taking mental health seriously, but when it comes down to it they haven't a clue and employ unqualified "specialists/provider companies " to make decisions which have serious repercussions for all concerned.

Have you discussed this at some length with your Dr, request a letter/medical report submitted to the DWP as proof of your medical condition/circumstances ?

You could also phone your local citizens advice office and explain your situation as i believe they are well up on all things Universal Credit related.

Do update us all on your latest.

OutOfTheWorld99

wondering how Emmac37 is doing?

Eyepie4567

Yes I have the same problem with DWP on  a issue that I can work but I have osteoarthritis and mixed  anxiety and depression and high blood pressure  I got pip  last year because I was turned  down  on the first assessment  did a WCA on the phone because of covdit they did a assessment on the phone so how can they see  how I sit down stand up etc   turn me down saying I can work  when my doctor  said your not fit for work now DWP try to get me on a restart22 program  like I said not fit for work  so I took WCA or DWP to a tribunal now because what they been saying  on they evidence say I don't get pip  but I have got pip  citizen advice looked through this with me and we came across  same thing which they had put on they evidence that I live in a house with stairs  and can clime stairs  but I don't I live in a burglow no stairs   so upset feeling low worried about it so angry   it's not make me better but worse 

calcotti

You have posted on a thread that is effectively four years old.