got to go to jobcentre weekly on sick.

vulcan56
vulcan56 Online Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
i have been on sick now over a year, i am 64 years old with severe nasal polyps. nose completely blocked. had an appointment today at job center, i said my fit note does not run out until may . they said you will need to come in weekly  even though your handing fit notes in. i said whats the point im not looking for work until i have my operation. she said you will still have to come in,
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited March 2022
    When you claim UC you’re classed as a job seeker until a decision on a work capability assessment says otherwise. 
    It’s a work coaches discretion whether they reduce or turn off work commitments. Some do and others don’t. If you don’t do what’s required you could be sanctioned. 
    Have you filled out and returned the work capability assessment form? 
  • vulcan56
    vulcan56 Online Community Member Posts: 11 Listener
    yes sent it off today. but i know i will fail it, as i can walk and move my arms. failed twice before for them reasons
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited March 2022
    Lots of people are found to have LCW or LCWRA that can move arms and legs. You can see the descriptors for both of them here https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/universal_credit_work_capability_assessment
    The WCA is about the work you can do, not the work you can’t do.

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