IUC Interview for doing a stupid thing at a hard time

[lilred]

thanks for that jadey,ill just go and ask why i have been asked there.have to go back to work after.how long does it take?x

[jadeybags]

That's another thing that can vary. Mine was about half hour from when I walked in there to going back to the car. But it'll totally vary. Just keep in your head that anything you're not totally sure of, say exactly that. It wont be sorted tomorrow, highly unlikely anyway, & it's far better to say you dont know than try to appease them (if that's the word)

With these interviews keeping cool really does pay off.

[lilred]

i have to leave for it soon, feel so sick and nervous. Hate what i did, not just because i got caught but because thats not who i am. but they won't care about that, will let you know how i get on. keep everything crossed for me x

[honeybee13]

Hi lilred. I agree with Jadeybags, it's probably not going to be as bad as what you're conjuring up in your head.

 

You're doing the right thing. Get this over with and you'll be able to move on with the rest of your life. We're here for you.

 

Good luck and please let us know how it goes as soon as you can. Thinking of you.

 

HB xx

[jadeybags]

Everything crossed here xxx

[lilred]

it went better than i expected, because of the mess my head was in the dates were all wrong to what i though initially. will have to pay back what has been over paid which i will find out in a few weeks, and if there is any caution or anything like that ill find out then.x

[Life-Goes-On]

Glad it went well, hopefully the end of it all is in sight.

 

Once you get your calculation for overpayment, I'm sure someone like Erika will check to make sure it's right

[lilred]

thanks life goes on...it'll be a 'suck it and see' will be needing a nice cold drink tonight x

[jadeybags]

Good stuff, bet you're glad that's over now. And yes, deffo check those figures when they send them xx

[lilred]

i will do, they were reading everything out to me, just shows what a state i was in at the time, can't remember half the things they mentioned x

[jadeybags]

i will do, they were reading everything out to me, just shows what a state i was in at the time, can't remember half the things they mentioned x

 

lol that rings a bell!

[honeybee13]

Hi lilred, I'm pleased you're feeling better, or I hope you are. Auntie Jadeybags was right then and it wasn't as bad as you imagined?

 

I think you'll be fine.

 

HB x

[gatecrasher007]

Sounds like mitigating circumsances so get a solicitor asap, just listen to what they say at the IUC you dont have to answer remember "you do not have to say anything" if you dont have a solicitor, I think the solicitor will go for mitigating circumstances if it gets as far as court.

[honeybee13]

Hello gatecrasher. The interview's already happened.

 

My best, HB

[gatecrasher007]

Flippin eck didnt read the second page so sorry all. Yes we went for an IUC which lasted about 15 mins with the lady doing all the talking we just listened as we thought this was best. Benefit was reinstated and I must say the DWP were very helpful with this although, the local centre that had done the interview were not very quick in returning the paperwork to the central office of Newcastle but once someone got on the matter they could not have been more helpful saying they didnt know what the interviewer was up to and apologising for the fact. I hope this poor person has his circumstances taken into account they clearly need to be. I also think it is brilliant that his new employer knows, this must be a real boost to confidence.

[jackieandwayne]

Well done. Best foot forward now . xx

[lilred]

not fun playing the waiting game x

[gatecrasher007]

I agree Lilred no fun we waited for about 3 weeks to hear that they had made a mistake, we knew they had, it was just a case of someone being very nasty. Still a worry but I wish you the best and please let us know the result.

[lilred]

still waiting, trying to get on as normal but got it in the back of my mind xx

[lilred]

they told me that there is a delay so going to be nearer two months when a decision is made :o(

[lilred]

still waiting for the outcome...there was a query on my wages as it was part time and all over the place and they are working it out on an average, which apparently works out better for me. just wanted to keep you update...i'm terrified and feel sick constantly.

[lilred]

got a caution and to pay back money...thaks everyone for you're advice xxx

[id6052]

am glad that you have managed to get the matter resolved and can now move on with your life