Work assessment

pamela1962
pamela1962 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected
Hi everyone. 
After a long wait I have my work assessment on Friday.
I am so scared , not sleeping properly itsi on my mind all the time. 
If I am found fit for work I don't know how I'm going to cope. My GP has given me sick notes but they say they will not be accepted if I am found fit. I'm petrified, any advice will be so appreciated . Thank you.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,

    During the assessment you'll be asked questions about how your conditions affect your ability to do any type of work. Evidence should have already been sent stating how your conditions affect you. You can take someone with you to the assessment but you'll have to answer all the questions. Good luck.



  • pamela1962
    pamela1962 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected
    Thanks Poppy
    I don't know what to do if they did say I was ok to work. I think it would finish me ?
  • topshoes
    topshoes Online Community Member Posts: 436 Empowering
    Hi @pamela1962 and welcome , im sure you will be fine please dont worry to much i know it is easier said then done ,when have you got it .
  • pamela1962
    pamela1962 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected
    Thank you x
  • topshoes
    topshoes Online Community Member Posts: 436 Empowering
    your welcome x
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    If the worst does happen then your first step will be a Mandatory Reconsideration. I know how scary these assessments are, i had a work capability assessment myself just a few weeks ago.

    Do you have someone that can go with you?
  • pamela1962
    pamela1962 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected
    Yes my sister. It's just the thought of the pressure to find work while I appeal, if it comes to that, I don't think I could cope. 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Wishing you all the best for Friday @pamela1962, please do keep us updated and we'll advise where we can.
  • pamela1962
    pamela1962 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected
    Thank you Pippa wishing you well also :)