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Universal credit and providing Sick notes

Hello everyone
I'm just reaching out for some information regarding universal credit and providing Sick notes.
My work have now terminated my employment on the grounds of ill health.
What I want to know is, obviously I will continue to provide sick notes to UC but is it right that whilst doing that do I now have to start looking for work even though my doctor dayd I'm not fit for work.
I really would appreciate some clarity on this please.
I'm just reaching out for some information regarding universal credit and providing Sick notes.
My work have now terminated my employment on the grounds of ill health.
What I want to know is, obviously I will continue to provide sick notes to UC but is it right that whilst doing that do I now have to start looking for work even though my doctor dayd I'm not fit for work.
I really would appreciate some clarity on this please.
Replies
Whoever deals with this case, they would have to be pretty heartless to jump all over someone who has just lost their job due to illness, bad as the DWP are, I don't think they have quiet reached that level of persecution yet.
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/skint-britain-friends-without-benefits/on-demand/68038-002
I'd like to thank both of you for taking the time to reply to my question. It really means a lot to me.
I have taken things from both of your comments to try and put me at ease.
I will soon be facing my face to face assessment for ESA which i am not looking forward to. I just have this awful feeling that I will end up going to tribunal.
Ask for it to be recorded before you go and take someone with you, from CAB if you can. Take every note you have from your doctors and even a note from your previous employer saying why you can't commit to the job.
Ask for the information to be read back to you too, they will do anything to make sure you don't get it.
Also talk to them like it is your worst day, not your best as otherwise they will report only the good days.
Play them at their own game.
I'm talking from personal experience of having 2 assessments under my belt.
If you feel that the Medical Professional doesn't know enough about your issues then make sure they state that on the assessment too.
Hope that helps