UC Migrate id worry!

BrokenSteve · September 25

Hello, I had a letter telling me I have to migrate from Esa support group to UC, my time is running out so I have to start the claim next week but What can I do about ID?

I have no photo id, no passport or driving licence. I don't know what to do, I am scared they will call me in to see them and I don't think I could cope with the stress/anxiety of going to a job centre these days.

is there a way of getting id that they'll accept?

Biblioklept · September 26

they'll possibly be able to do a biometic id, I did my id answering questions relating to my experian and I know others have had biometic telephone calls where they ask questions about you to confirm identity ❤️

Hopeless · September 26

After you apply for UC you will have access to your journal. Straightaway I wrote on it requesting a biographical phone appointment to verify my identity rather than going to the jobcentre and explained why. They were absolutely fine with this and set a date and time. The man who phoned me was lovely and very understanding

BrokenSteve · September 26

Thank you!

BrokenSteve · October 10

I filled in the online forms today. it was so hard and they wanted so much information.

They've now given me a job centre appointment and it's not even in my town and I have no transport. I told them and asked for a phone appointment but they said they can't do that. This is outrageous! I'm stressed and anxious enough as it is and now I have to pay a load of money to get taxis to the jc in the next town and back. I'm really annoyed and very worried, just stepping into a jc building sets me stress through the roof.

Catherine21 · October 10

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1074236#Comment_1074236

I had to go to the job centre I was shaking but he was really nice and it took 10 mins have you got utility bills council tax letter bank card b

Kimi87 · October 10

I would try another Journal note, state you are requesting a biographical id check by phone as a reasonable adjustment due to your health condition.

Alternatively, do you have anyone that would go with you & support you for the in person appointment?

It might help to plan a nice treat for afterwards.

BrokenSteve · October 10

I've said I'll go, unfortunately I have to go alone as my mum is ill. I will get a taxi there and back, no idea how much it will cost and I'm already so worried about what they want me for. stress level is super high.

Kimi87 · October 10

Are you able to copy & paste the wording used for the appointment?

Please make sure any personal details are removed.

It's most likely an ID check, I know you don't have photo ID but do take all the documents you have with you.

BrokenSteve · October 10

Yes, here it is:-

Prepare for and attend your standard identity appointment in a jobcentre

You need to bring in certain documents to support your claim.

(Now I don't have any id but I'm taking everything I have, which is a bank statement, letter from landlord, rent book, letter from council confirming my rent, letter from my doctor, several letters about my esa, the letter telling me I have to migrate and a letter where I applied for a postal vote). It's all I have, hope its enough

UC Migrate id worry!

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