DWP home visit

Michelleidb

I have been diagnosed  with Crohns disease now for 11 and getting my first DWP home visit next week and I'm really nervous about it, has anyone had one?

Antonia_Alumni

Welcome to the community @Michelleidb how are you doing today? There's some information on DWP home visits, from the GOV.UK website. I can understand how you feel and a lot of our members have felt nervous too. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Ami2301

Hi @Michelleidb welcome to the community! I have my first home assessment in a few weeks too. You're now part of a supportive community and we will do our best to help ease your nerves

Michelleidb

Thank you, I just don't know what to expect, it's making me anxious?

mercedesbd

Michelleidb said:

Thank you, I just don't know what to expect, it's making me anxious?

Think positive. I see on here before the woman went to the wrong address and assessed the wrong person before lol 

Michelleidb

Lol that's ridiculous  ?

yanhow1

I had a home visit due to take place last week, the assessor did not even turn up, 
when I rang capita to find out where they were I was treated like it was my fault and I should ring back after 24hrs to find out why the assessor could not interview me,
when I rang they told me the person had left without notice ! No apology or anything.
 I was then told there were no home visits available for months so I had to take an assessment centre appointment.
Try not to worry, have someone with you for support and think of the assessor as just a person, that’s all they are.
good luck with everything.

Michelleidb

Thanks so much, the way they treat people is shocking!

Michelleidb

So I had my visit! The women was fine not very chatty and I ended up feeling very depressed discussing my issues , it's amazing how you just learn to live with your ailments but talking about is so hard for me. She said I will hear back in 6 weeks, fingers crossed ?

Adrian_Scope

Hi @Michelleidb, fingers crossed for you!
It can be difficult and quite confronting having to discuss issues so you've done really well. Let us know when you hear back.