Published on 12, July, 2020
I've recently had all my benefits stopped and have been told I have to find a job. I haven't had a job in over 10 years and even just thinking about it makes me feel sick and anxious. I can't even bring myself to look at a job search website, let alone go to the job centre, go to interviews or......go to work!! What am I supposed to do? I have no money coming in at all now. I could in theory apply for job seekers allowance but I know I'd be kicked off of it almost straight away because I wouldn't be able to apply for all the jobs they tell me too. I'm feeling abandoned by the system and completely without help. Almost feel like I'm being punished for having ASD :(
Hi Graham,
I've had quite a mixed response from people I've asked. Some say you should definitely go ahead with an appeal and (if necessary) a tribunal, whatever the DWP may be telling you. They want people to give up and give in. Others have suggested contacting welfare rights organisations, or an advocacy service for Asperger's (the society should be able to point you in the right direction).
One person suggested that you get hold of a copy of ESA Section 35 and ask your GP to sign it. There's information on it here:
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/.../2955-regulation-35-2-b-is-now-the-main-route-into-esa-support-group
and check out Black Triangle here, who can provide you with the form for your GP to sign:
blacktrianglecampaign.org/.../
Hope this is of some help to you.
Tom