ESA - ATOS Results Over Phone?

tomtontom

paragon909 wrote: »

I didn't do any work, i left school and went to college for 4 years, Then became a carer until i had to give that up then claimed JSA.

But i've had anxiety and stress since school. but never had enough courage to actually go to a doctor and get help. it was the work program that basically made me go to the doctors and get the help because the stress became to much, Being under pressure and being forced to do something i cant do, it drove me insane.

What did they force you to do that you could not?

Could you look at going back into care work? I'm assuming you are still quite young, it would be very sad to write yourself off to a life on benefits, and the longer you are claiming, the more difficult it will be to get into the workplace.

paragon909

tomtontom wrote: »

What did they force you to do that you could not?

Could you look at going back into care work? I'm assuming you are still quite young, it would be very sad to write yourself off to a life on benefits, and the longer you are claiming, the more difficult it will be to get into the workplace.

I was a carer for my dad not actually working.

Well basically working links started giving me letters saying i need to do whats on it, Like come to their office 3 times a week and search for work on their computers.

The letter they gave me was worded "jobseeker direction" which only a JCP staff can issue. So regardless the document is invalid. But they would listen to me, I complained about them to working links and the complaint got sent to the person i was complaining about.

Here is the letter they originally sent gave me.

Working Links, letter http://i.imgur.com/mmH31fj.jpg


The letter is invalid. I also emailed the European Social Fund who agreed with me.

Thank you for forwarding the copy of the "Jobseekers Direction" you were issued by Working Links.

The notification you have sent has a number of problems with it and we will be requesting Working Links amend the letter to address the concerns we have via our Performance Management Teams.

1. As you point out the letter does not display the JCP or ESF logo as required.

2. On reading the notification I agree the wording re attendance is confusing, in one paragraph states you are to attend three times a week. In the next contradicts by saying "You are to attend Working Links once per week".

3. You are correct a "Jobseekers Direction" may only be issued by a member of JCP who have Employment Officer status.

I would like to thank you for bringing this issue to the attention of the Department and assure we will work to get these matters addressed. Also, we will request Working Links issue you with a correct Mandatory Activity Notification.

Kind Regards

Em

tomtontom

So what did they ask you to do that you could not do?

Have you thought about doing care work?

paragon909

tomtontom wrote: »

So what did they ask you to do that you could not do?

Have you thought about doing care work?

They threatened me with letters that aren't even valid. They want me to travel to their office which is miles away just to use their stupid computers (yes i know you need to travel when you work) i have a computer at home, I had a personal advisors email. why did i need to go there.

I dont like being around other people. I feel very very uncomfortable. So getting trains, buses etc walking in a busy town just makes my life hell. And i hate it. The pressures of constantly being told ill be sanctioned etc was killing me and stressed me out.

I am that bad i couldn't even walk about the streets etc with a suit on, I cant wear certain clothes because i feel people will talk about me or look at me. I cant do certain jobs that involve working with other people or the public or answering phones, or a job under pressure. I dont understand things easy, i need someone to actually sit down with me and go over the full task in the simplest terms.

tomtontom

paragon909 wrote: »

They threatened me with letters that aren't even valid. They want me to travel to their office which is miles away just to use their stupid computers (yes i know you need to travel when you work) i have a computer at home, I had a personal advisors email. why did i need to go there.

I dont like being around other people. I feel very very uncomfortable. So getting trains, buses etc walking in a busy town just makes my life hell. And i hate it. The pressures of constantly being told ill be sanctioned etc was killing me and stressed me out.

I am that bad i couldn't even walk about the streets etc with a suit on, I cant wear certain clothes because i feel people will talk about me or look at me. I cant do certain jobs that involve working with other people or the public or answering phones, or a job under pressure. I dont understand things easy, i need someone to actually sit down with me and go over the full task in the simplest terms.

Given your ability to partake in discussions on here it seems you are far more capable than you realise.

You have told us lots of things you don't want to do, and that you don't like doing. You'll find most of the adult population feel the same, but get on with it because they have to.

It sounds to me like the WP could be a good thing for you, you need someone that will push you towards being work ready. Why not give it a go? It has to beat living the rest of your life on benefits.

paragon909

Well, I wont be going back to the WP, Never again.

Also i can operate a computer and internet very well simple because my obsession is internet, If i dont have access to the internet i get a horrible feeling in my body.

But i guess ill just wait and see what happens.

tomtontom

paragon909 wrote: »

Well, I wont be going back to the WP, Never again.

Also i can operate a computer and internet very well simple because my obsession is internet, If i dont have access to the internet i get a horrible feeling in my body.

But i guess ill just wait and see what happens.

Therein lies the answer to your problem - look for a job doing internet customer service. Any objections to that?

paragon909

tomtontom wrote: »

Therein lies the answer to your problem - look for a job doing internet customer service. Any objections to that?

No, But only if i dont need to wear a suit, or clothes i dont like.

tomtontom

paragon909 wrote: »

No, But only if i dont need to wear a suit, or clothes i dont like.

You'll be such an asset to an employer that I'm sure they'll be happy to accommodate your fashion preferences!

epitome

Maybe you could remove and resize the picture?
Or just remove it because all who need to see it have seen it now.

It distorts the page of the forum.

Did you ask the DM to explain to you why they booked an appointment to phone you?

The reply from ESF says that they will ask Working Links to send you a Man Activity letter...
did you get that letter? I wonder what that would say?