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james_84301
james_84301

Hi I received a letter asking for me to attend an appointment at the job centre i am on esa and currently applying for pip the letter says they want to make sure I have everything I need and to update anything that's needs to be updated has anyone had this and if so could you please tell me what it means and what happens in this appointment my anxiety is through the roof and I'm really scared and nervous about this appointment thanks everyone

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  • erykah71
    erykah71 james_84301

    Posted

    Give them a call tomorrow asking what it's about or you could call sounding confused as to why you have received a letter asking you to go in as you are in the support group (I know you haven't received a 'help looking for work' letter) and they might explain what it's about

    • james_84301
      james_84301 erykah71

      Posted

      Erykah71 thanks for your reply I definitely haven't received a help looking for work letter but the only thing is my appointment is tomorrow so not sure if it's to late to ring up first thing to find out why I have an appointment and I'm scared that if I don't go they will cut me off and I need the help the dwp and the jobcentre really do make me feel as though I'm lying and like there's noting wrong when there is its almost like they will find any excuse to scare you or cut your payments

    • erykah71
      erykah71 james_84301

      Posted

      Aww, well I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. Try to relax and it will be over before you know it. Good luck and let us know how you get on 

  • pollmadoll64
    pollmadoll64 james_84301

    Posted

    Hi James,

    I am also in the Esa support group and Pips and got one of these letters so went along to the job centre to. meet a job coach. It was up to me if I wanted to go or not as I was in the support group. Hope that helps

  • james_84301
    james_84301

    Posted

    Just to let everyone know that the meeting was about accusations made against me so they have now stopped my benefits and I've got nothing to live on I have to now try and find work due to this and it'd got to be a job that I can do with a bad back and legs but thank you again all of you for your support

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS james_84301

      Posted

      Ah no, sorry to hear about this James. Is there no option to fight the decision?
    • ImustImust
      ImustImust james_84301

      Posted

      I hate to say it James but that is exactly what I thought. Presumably it is for them to prove you have an income and not the other way around so can you appeal?

       

    • anthony97723
      anthony97723 james_84301

      Posted

      James phone the JSA/UC 0345 600 0723 and ask about a hardship payment. Unfortunately they are loans which need to be paid back but if you are desperate it is a possibility.

      They do expect you to take loans from friends and family first but if this cannot be done then tell them so.

    • james_84301
      james_84301 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      I'm afraid not no because of the accusations I can't apply for any benefits other than pip as I still live with my housemate so I have to have a different household but it's ok I'll service thanks for your concerns it means alot

    • james_84301
      james_84301 anthony97723

      Posted

      Hi Anthony I'd rather not do that I have enough debt and I'm gonna only be able to work part time if I have to but thank you for your concern I'll keep it in mind incase I need it

    • james_84301
      james_84301 ImustImust

      Posted

      It's what I thought aswell but I'll find a way to survive but I'll be ok thank you for your comments and support

    • james_84301
      james_84301 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      Thanks Georgia for your concern I can't appeal I'm afraid due to the accusations i can't apply for any benefits while I live with my housemate except for pip.

  • Kett87
    Kett87 james_84301

    Posted

    Hi james I had the same letter I went it's nothing to worry about James it's as it says .checking u have the right clam u getting the right money

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