Fit Note UC appointment

salty1212334

I have a appointment at the jobcentre today i sent a new fit note yesterday do i need to attend this appointment. Ive tried going on journal but the website is unavailable normally they send me a new appointment i had one on 21st but my fit note did not run out until 25th so they rebooked for 26th my new fit note is for 2 months 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Yes you still need to attend until you have has the work capability assessment and a decision has been made about your work status you are classed as a job seeker and need to comply with any commitments you have been set 

salty1212334

janer1967 said:

Hi and welcome to the community 

Yes you still need to attend until you have has the work capability assessment and a decision has been made about your work status you are classed as a job seeker and need to comply with any commitments you have been set  

Hi janer1967 i have not been to the jobcentre in 3 months my fit note says not fit for work the jobcentre don't open until 10am that's my appointment time i will go just in case i get sanctioned. Im waiting for wca assessment i sent my questionnaire back i also have pip phone assessment on 2/11/2022

janer1967

Just because your fit note says not fit for work dwp still class you as a job seeker until you have been assessed by them 
Your work coach can switch off your appts or do them by phone but that is at their discretion 

You need to attend to avoid possible sanction discuss future appt with your work coach 
 

salty1212334

janer1967 said:

Just because your fit note says not fit for work dwp still class you as a job seeker until you have been assessed by them 
Your work coach can switch off your appts or do them by phone but that is at their discretion 

You need to attend to avoid possible sanction discuss future appt with your work coach 
 

Hi janer1967 im not disagreeing with you what if your not physically able to go they can't force no one to do nothing 

poppy123456

You can ask your work coach for a telephone appointment. However, i see your appointment is for today so if you can't contact someone to ask for it to be changed then you will need to attend. Not doing so could see you be sanctioned.

janer1967

If you can't physically go then you need to tell them that and ask for phone appt maybe you should have contacted them before today 

In essence no they can't force you but they can sanction you and with hold payments 

Have you attended the job centre before if you have then they will presume you can attend if you have done so before 

I'm only advising I don't make the rules sorry if you don't like the fact 

salty1212334

janer1967 said:

If you can't physically go then you need to tell them that and ask for phone appt maybe you should have contacted them before today 

In essence no they can't force you but they can sanction you and with hold payments 

Have you attended the job centre before if you have then they will presume you can attend if you have done so before 

I'm only advising I don't make the rules sorry if you don't like the fact 

Hi janer1967 i did not bother phoning yesterday because i felt alright i woke up with a real bad headache from nerve pain. The pain makes me angry i snap at the slightest thing ive already been switched to a new advisor as i had a argument. Im on the opposite side of the room now and have security follow me everywhere they have changed my appointments to phone call now. i get on with my new advisor he has been researching my condition. sorry if i offended u i did not mean to your advise was good i get phone calls now thanks 

janer1967

Glad it all worked out for you no need to apologise I wasn't offended 

Good luck with your work capability assessment