UC support?

Amazonianup

Hi

I had my wca in got upset and found it hard I had someone with me to help. I have a uc disability support meeting tomorrow but it's just like normal uc. I tell them I don't feel up to it I have fit notes why I go?. I was told I would most likely to in lcwra group in my assessment. What can uc give me support with? I don't feel able to go and every time I do I don't feel better for it. Can't they support another way? and what support? I need help from dr. to help look after myself before I even prepare for work.

poppy123456

When you claim UC you're classed as a job seeker until a decision on your WCA says otherwise. It's a work coaches discretion whether they turn off or reduce commiments, some do and others don't.

You can put a message on your journal and ask if the appointment can be done through telephone.

As you've had the WCA once the report is returned to DWP a decision can take up to about 12 weeks. Once the decision is made you'll receive a letter on your journal.

Amazonianup

I just asked if it is mandatory and no reply. I said I don't feel up to it. If I have to I'd prefer they called otherwise. My body has just had enough of anxiety I can no longer tell if pain is from something serious it's becoming too much. If I call tomorrow will they change it to telephone?

poppy123456

If it's part of your commiments then yes you will need to attend, whether that be in person or telephone. I can't tell you if they will agree to the phone call instead but i always say if you don't ask you won't acheive anything. If you explain your health condition to your work coach then maybe they will be more understanding.

Amazonianup

I have tried saying my difficulties and it's like they turn everything into a positive. I feel I could say I thought about suicide last night and I have called Samaritans and they would tell me well at least your here now. It's like I'm fighting to get help and them.

Amazonianup

Well asked for telephone appointments but talked out and pressures of it so I just give up. I was told I was here now so it's pointless trying to explain to them I'm unwell and it makes me feel worse I sat three hrs in cold hoping it would calm me down hope to feel anything else but dispair. 

L_Volunteer

It sounds really difficult for you @Amazonianup, especially having your difficulties flipped into positives which aren’t always how they are experienced by you.

Is there anything, in particular, that you would find helpful at the moment? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us.

It sounds really difficult that you just gave up. We hear that you feel unwell and in despair and are here to support you.

Please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. You don’t have to face this, or anything else, alone if you don’t want to.

Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon