Hi,
Last year while at work I had an accident which resulted in me having to stop working and claiming universal credit. In August 2020 I was informed I needed to take part in a work capability assessment by telephone which I did. A few weeks later I received a letter stating the assessment couldn’t be completed until they seen me face to face.
I provided all the evidence, GP letters, my orthopaedic consultant wrote to them, they were provided evidence of operations I require, anything I had was given to them.
I’ve been claiming benefits for nearly a year now and because they won’t make a decision I’m losing out on what I’m entitled too.
In contrast I also did a PIP assessment in September which after a mandatory reconsideration was approved, this assessment was also done by telephone and they exact same questions were asked.
I’m sure I’m one of many people in this situation but there must be something we can do to combat this outrageous injustice to people who are in the same situation.
Thanks
