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Problems with work / Advice about Universal Credit and PIP

Billy87
over 2 years ago

Hello,

I know I have posted about work problems on here before but I need some advice after today.

So today I had a complete breakdown about going to work. It has been bad for a while but today was the worst. I ended up curled up on the bathroom floor crying and screaming for about 20 minutes. Once I finally got in the car (my wife was driving) I was shaking uncontrollably and babbling hysterically, saying the same sentances over and over again really fast. I was scratching my hair and hitting my head with my hand. 

We had to give up and turn home.

First of all I wanted to ask if anyone else has had experiences like this about going to work?

Secondly, if I leave my job because of mental health problems and autism will it affect Universal Credit? We currently have a claim as my wife only works part time, not sure if we would get more or less if I was out of work with stress

Thirdly, how does PIP payments work? A friend of my wifes told me about it today, not sure if I would be eligable but my anxiety is so bad I am at the point where I pyshically cannot go to work

(Bear in mind I am still waiting for my official autism diagnosis. I have been on the waiting list for that since September, not long I know)

Any help with any of this I would be really grateful for 

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hi

    I am so sorry that you feel like this.  If you are feeling this bad then I agree that getting a sick note for a few weeks would give you the space and time to recuperate and plan either a job move or a way to improve your well being and resilience. 

    With regards to the universal credit, I was told 2 months ago by a job coach that if I try and a job and stay for a few months really showing them that I have tried, that there will be a review panel and as long as someone with mental health issues has really tried then they usually do not stop the payments.  But I cannot guarantee that, I can only tell you what they told me because I was concerned about being forced into a job that was inappropriate.  I did  have an autism diagnosis though.

    I have not applied for PIP as I do not think that I qualify, but as I have other health issues as well as autism and ADHD I have qualified for the limited capacity to work scheme.  You get extra money each month and if you work you can also earn more before they take deductions off. But the extra money doesn't start until after 3 months so I hope to be in a job by then.  It took 6 weeks to get the assessed for the scheme but they backdate the start date to when they receive your form back. 

    The limited capacity to work does mean that you aren't forced into applying for inappropriate jobs and you can do it slowly with the pressure off.  

    Oh also I am so sorry but I was diagnosed about 6 months ago and the waiting time was just over 18 months.  But I did read someone in here who contacted the departed and said that they would come in for any last minute cancellation and they were assessed in 3-4 months.  Perhaps try that?

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hi

    I am so sorry that you feel like this.  If you are feeling this bad then I agree that getting a sick note for a few weeks would give you the space and time to recuperate and plan either a job move or a way to improve your well being and resilience. 

    With regards to the universal credit, I was told 2 months ago by a job coach that if I try and a job and stay for a few months really showing them that I have tried, that there will be a review panel and as long as someone with mental health issues has really tried then they usually do not stop the payments.  But I cannot guarantee that, I can only tell you what they told me because I was concerned about being forced into a job that was inappropriate.  I did  have an autism diagnosis though.

    I have not applied for PIP as I do not think that I qualify, but as I have other health issues as well as autism and ADHD I have qualified for the limited capacity to work scheme.  You get extra money each month and if you work you can also earn more before they take deductions off. But the extra money doesn't start until after 3 months so I hope to be in a job by then.  It took 6 weeks to get the assessed for the scheme but they backdate the start date to when they receive your form back. 

    The limited capacity to work does mean that you aren't forced into applying for inappropriate jobs and you can do it slowly with the pressure off.  

    Oh also I am so sorry but I was diagnosed about 6 months ago and the waiting time was just over 18 months.  But I did read someone in here who contacted the departed and said that they would come in for any last minute cancellation and they were assessed in 3-4 months.  Perhaps try that?

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