Diary of a benefit claimant.

For goodness sake it was 5 years ago; why does it matter?

Left hand doesn’t know what right hand is doing eh? Hopeless bunch.

Miss A?

Thank you.
Well, at 10 past 10 this morning, I was phoned again, and the person couldn't discuss with me that fact that they were supposed to phone next week.
I had to go through a big old rigmarole of security questions, first.
The upshot is that I now have to go to the job centre next week.

I didnt pass the questions about where I was working on specific dates in 2017.
I can't remember.
It's that simple; I have no idea.

Apologies MissA with mistyped user name.

Out of curiosity, if you have eye and mobility problems, can you claim both PIP and Universal Credit?

My husband is in his early eighties, I recently wrote to DLA 65+ asking them to review his care component, the claim was processed very quickly and approved within a week of receiving my application.

I attached a medical report from a consultant and letters from the hospital as medical evidence together with the application.

Hope you have a good outcome next week.

MissAdventure

My mp voted against the £15 vouchers for low income children during lockdown, and I had a huge poster in my window calling for her resignation, so I don't think I'd be top of her pops.

She sounds a charmer!

But in theory she should be objective and professional and take up your case. I am a born optimist!

I hope that you will be feeling better soon; and that you get some proper response from the benefits agency.

Hi Max a big gentle hug from me x

Hope you’re feeling a little better today MissAdventure.

Does it count if you feel about 100 years old?
Thank you all.
I have a list now, of potential helpers.
I will be phoning them next week if don't get the call I'm expecting.

MissA, you could see if AgeUk can help. I know you are not that old really but they help anyone over 50.

I’ve just seen your thread MissA and I hope next week brings you the UC you need and deserve without any more hassle. ?

Oh MissAdventure what a nightmare. Hope life improves rapidly.

Well, I'm hoping today was just a blip. (Besides which, I've no more energy!)
Better luck next week, I hope.

I’m so cross for you MissAdventure my daughter went through a similar situation for child and housing benefit when she started a p/t job. Fortunately we could help her out financially, but there are so many on their own without such help.
I really don’t know what to suggest, can you contact the head of service in the department?
I wish you a better consideration next week.

So frustrating MissA especially when you are unwell. I hope you can get some help with this.
Good luck.

They did set it up, but no follow up was offered.
Just as well, really, since it never happened.

My CAB has a Help To Claim team, who will set up a conference call with you and UC, then followup with you. I am surprised if they just left you to get on with it.

My mp voted against the £15 vouchers for low income children during lockdown, and I had a huge poster in my window calling for her resignation, so I don't think I'd be top of her pops.

How frustrating MissA, I'm angry on your behalf as if you haven't got enough to contend with. Hope you have better luck next week and do keep us posted.

Sending you a BIG (((hug))).

??, and ?? for it getting sorted out soon.
If the aggro continues, I wonder whether contacting your MP might help? They do sometimes get things moving.

Thank you.
All of you.

Oh, MissAdventure, I am so sorry ? to hear of the cr××p time you are having. I hope that things improve for you soon .

biglouis

My nephew had a stroke and I was trying to sort out his ESA for when he came out of hospital. After holding on for about 30 minutes I finally got an agent and just at that minute a parcel arrived. The phone is cordless so I could easily carry it to the door, continue my conversation and accept the parcel. However when I said "theres someone at the door" she just hung up. If I had had her throat between my hands at that moment i would have strangled the b***h.

I have a,landline and a mobile, so I kept one clear in case they did phone, and used the other to phone them.

Ah thank you, lucky.
My gp did send a health coordinator round to me, but she was here 5 mins, said she couldn't help, and went on her way.

I've been better able to advocate for myself, so far, but I just feel too poorly.