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  1. Foebane72
    UPDATE: I don't know if I've mentioned it already, but I filled in and sent back the ESA50 on the 20th of March, when the deadline date was 4th of April. Now I'm not sure if they'll look at my form early because I sent it back early, but I'm expecting it for sure some time after the 4th of April. HOWEVER, from the 12th to perhaps the 20th of April, I am housesitting for my sister when they go away for Easter, and they live outside of Bristol, whereas I live in Cardiff. So I'm going to be away from home during that time, but I am concerned if a letter arrives while I'm away for an appointment scheduled for that time period, that I will miss it and get into trouble. I can only think of calling my landlord every day and seeing if the letter has arrived and have him read it out to me, but I hear there's a number I can call to reschedule the appointment - maybe that would help?
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    Yes, the jobpoints were quite useless, as although some jobs had an email address you could send a CV to, most had a phone number you'd have to call anyway, to apply. At least having the computers there is a better sign. Thank you for this information, Flumps1976, and yes, I am worrying myself too much for no good reason, but I have always tended to do that in my life. And I should really cross that bridge when I come to it, and not read about other peoples' experiences but focus on my own circumstances as they arise.
  3. Foebane72
    Why can't someone just answer my question, from their own experiences? Why the third degree?
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    I'm on ESA WRAG, but I think that time is coming to an end. I just filled in and sent off an ESA50, and am anxiously awaiting the result. My letter said the deadline was 4th of April, but I sent it off early on the 20th of March. I've been on ESA since (I think 2012) and I never had any demands for interviews nor sanctions nor anything, but I have a feeling I will be called up for a WCA as soon as possible and hell from then on. Even if I'm not called up for a WCA, I know I will be at some point and I feel depressed and sick about what's coming. Reading up such negative stuff on the internet probably hasn't helped, neither.
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    Not at the moment, but I am certain I will be forced onto it soon, and I just want to know what I can possibly expect. I've been reading up on sanctions, suspensions and God knows what again and I can't believe what I'm heading for. All negative news!
  6. Foebane72
    I was hoping that if I ended up on JSA, I could do their token jobsearch on the abysmal Jobmatch site and then do my own jobsearch later on at home at proper sites like Indeed or whatever, but it seems they're not letting you do that without a sanction. Why is that? Don't they trust us to look for ourselves? They honestly don't want people claiming benefits in the first place so it would be obvious that they would help us in our OWN jobsearch rather than theirs. In fact, I heard a rumour that those upright machines with the touchscreens that print out jobs for you have disappeared entirely from ALL JCPs - is that true?
  7. Foebane72
    You're right, I was so focused on the actual "risking losing benefits" side of things, that it never occurred to me that I should try to find a way of not needing them at all (which is, after all, what UK GOV would prefer), by improving my employment prospects and getting a job, or finding other ways to make money. There are plenty of opportunities out there!
  8. Foebane72
    Thank you, Tommy. I've just been reading up on the horrors of benefit sanctions this evening, and that has not helped my mental state much at all. I know I should only cross that bridge when I come to it, but I always tend to look at the worst possible scenarios, as anything else can only be better.
  9. Foebane72
    I seriously think I will be found fit for work. If so, can I choose JSA or will I be forced onto UC? It seems JSA is the lesser of two evils.
  10. Foebane72
    I'm about to send it off now, I've made scans of the pages I wrote in, and that should be it. If I find any corroborating evidence (medical reports) then I will send it later, as the CAB has told me I can do. Just come back from sending it off, used original opened envelope (mainly because the ESA50 requires it) and send it Recorded Delivery. So when can I expect a response? And will my current ESA rate still be paid in the meantime?
  11. Foebane72
    No, but I photographed the ESA50 this time after I filled it in. In any case, I'm sure the form has changed from the old one I filled in. In that case, I'll put it down to an innocent mistake. I don't really want to start crossing things out or reopening and resealing envelopes, because then they'll know there's something fishy. In any case, I'm not usually anxious of meeting new people, strangers. It's afterwards when the problems start. I've just reopened the envelope anyway because it turns out the photos I took are useless, so I'm going to have to scan them in to the computer instead. Will they even accept the ESA50 if they see that the envelope is torn and has been resealed? Can I somehow get a replacement?
  12. Foebane72
    But I already ticked the box that said I had no problems with that, so if I cross it out and change my answer entirely, they'll think my story is muddled or inconsistent anyway. If other people filling in the form make mistakes like that, then I'll happily correct it and elaborate.
  13. Foebane72
    You mean my first point? Too late now, I've sealed up the envelope. I guess I'll just have to elaborate when it comes to the WCA.
  14. Foebane72
    Thank you. I have two questions: 1. I told them I suffered from anxiety and paranoia, but in the grey pages, the question on "meeting new people", I said I didn't feel too anxious. I only hope they don't question this, as most of the time I don't feel too anxious in social situations, it's only later that problems may arise. 2. When I filled out the first ESA50 years ago, I had no problems with urinating unaided. But now, I have to use intermittent urinary catheters to do so, and I never told them about that in the meantime. Am I going to get into trouble over that?
  15. Foebane72
    I was on Incapacity Benefit at one time and years ago was sent an ESA50. I filled it in, sent it back, and was granted ESA WRAG, and never had a WCA. Now another ESA50 has arrived, and now I'm thinking they're going to haul me before a WCA this time. I'm also afraid that this means that my ESA has already stopped. Is this so? BTW, should I take my time in sending it back, or send it back as soon as I can? Should it also be Special Delivery?
  16. Foebane72
    Nope, no other money.
  17. Foebane72
    I don't think I will tell them anyway, unless they ask first. It's really none of their business. I just don't want to be jailed for fraud - as if.
  18. Foebane72
    Income based ESA.
  19. Foebane72
    It's just a cash gift to me as he's "splashing the cash" after the sale of his deceased parents' house, but I don't know if I should declare it to the DWP, because they might then decide I don't need the ESA or HB at all and just use that money instead for a couple of months. I wouldn't put it past them, frankly. What should I do?
  20. Foebane72
    In any case, I will most likely pop into my main Barclays branch tomorrow rather than phone again.
  21. Foebane72
    Why wouldn't it be correct?
  22. Foebane72
    Phoned them just now: they confirmed that the money IS mine and that they've been refunding customers whom they took PPI payments from in the past. So, that's that hopefully sorted then.
  23. Foebane72
    I wasn't expecting ANY refund at all, that's the point!
  24. Foebane72
    I just went to casually check my Barclays online banking tonight, and find that this money has gone into my account, to the tune of £485.69. Looking at further details says that it's a Credit, and it's "RTB CUST REL 0". This has come out of the blue and I wasn't expecting this, nor did I initiate any PPI claim in the last couple of years. Is it a [problem], and should I pay a visit to Barclays to find out where this came from as early as tomorrow?
  25. Foebane72
    Checked the account just now: it's gone in. I think it's safe to say I overreacted. Sorry. In any case, I would think the DWP would have the decency to let me know if they were stopping my benefit, with a fair amount of notice.

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