Hi, life can be very difficult but getting the advice can make a difference.
The DWPs focus is getting people into work, included disabled people, and you have to go along with the process or be sanctioned. They won't necessarily care about your autism or life difficulties.
If you aren't fit to work let your GP know, and then you can inform UC about your health problems.
I would suggest you see/talk to Citizens Advice or a local charity that helps people with benefit issues, they can be really good.
If you want to work but need support then ask your work coach you need that, I'm getting support and its helped me.
The thing is that I’m already in work (plus have the second job in the pipeline) so I’m really puzzled why they’ve taken this step. I am fit to work but mental and physical health right now isn’t great. I’ve asked my work coach at JC about support but they didn’t help me at all unfortunately.
I’m sorry you’re experiencing this - the benefits system is broken and cruel. My eldest son had a long time without a job bu5 didn’t claim anything because he knew how much the system pressures you. He’d saved a bit from his previous job and was incredibly frugal to try and get by without claiming. It shouldn’t be like this - the benefit system is meant to help people - but it doesn’t work that way, it’s all about control and pressure. I’m sorry - you’re obviously doing your best to find good work solutions for yourself - which is not easy when you’re autistic. Good luck
