Hi, my name is Gooner0605! Been off work due to surgery and an accident at work

Gooner0605

Hi I had major cancer lung surgery in 2021 and Been off work due to the surgery and also an accident at work   I was on full pay until Feb 2022 now that is ended I had a work capability accessment and they now saying I am for for work and need to find a job , I still have a job but my employer won't let me back due to health and safety and still recovering from lung surgery and shoulder surgery in February 2022 I have fit notes until June 2022 but now universal credit is now saying don't need them as I jabs to find a job ( explaining to them till blue in the face I have a job )  but they don't care  now going to stop my money due to be refusing to look for a job cause I have one already   can they over ride a fit note?   Can they make me look for work even though I am employed? ( but due to health and safety I am not allowed to return even work occupational health said I am not allowed to return   this is now stressing me out with constant phone calls   message to my journal  they said in acessement I can use 1 arm and walk more then 20 meters   I am a delivery driver for royal mail bit hard to drive with only one arm    can any one give me some advice  as I this is the first time I have ever claimed government help  thanks dave 

L_Volunteer

Hi @Gooner0605

Welcome to Scope's forum. It is great to see you have joined us. How are you today? 

Unfortunately, this is not an area of my expertise. This means I can only hope someone with more knowledge in this area is able to respond to you soon.

In the meantime, I wanted to respond to let you know that we hear you and are here for you. Sending you hugs. Please feel free to keep us up to date if you feel comfortable and want to 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @Gooner0605

Welcome to the community, thanks for joining us and I hope you are well today.

Sorry to hear of everything you have been through, it does sound like a bit of a confusing situation so I'm not surprised you've reached out for help. 

I have moved your discussion over to our Work and employment category, which you might find it useful to browse for related discussions. This is a very supportive place, so I'm sure that other members will offer their insight and thoughts about what you are going through.

Have you considered challenging the decision made by UC?

Gooner0605

I was going to challenge it but was asking Arpujd for any information about other people's comments about the same situation    I also have mcmillian cancer  society helping also   thanks foe the reply 

L_Volunteer

Hi @Gooner0605

Really pleased to hear you feel supported. It sounds like a tough time and you definitely deserve to feel supported. I am sure people will share their experiences with you in time. Please also note that whilst we cannot always provide practical support, we will always listen. If you want to talk through anything further with us, please don't hesitate 

SueHeath

Hi @Gooner0605 welcome to the group - this sounds very frustrating, i can not help with advise about this but i think some others will pick up on this and try and help out.
Good luck from me