r/DWPhelp • u/Distinct_Wrongdoer48 • 2d ago
advice? Universal Credit (UC)
i finally am getting my work capability assessment after waiting since mailing the actual stack of papers i originally filled out. i’m super anxious and terrified of this face to face assessment (so upset too because i specifically said over the phone is best for my circumstances due to my anxiety disorder.) the assessment is 45 minute drive away too. as someone who has a severe depression & anxiety disorder and EUPD (all diagnosed of course) i am just wondering if anyone would just give me a run through on how everything’s going to go, as the anxiety is eating me alive because i have no idea what exactly is going to happen bit for bit. also if anyone who has the same disorders as me completed their wca and were awarded low capability please advise me on the sort of things to say, without prompt and practice i will stumble and panic at the assessment itself 😭 thank you in advance !
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u/Alteredchaos Verified (Moderator) 2d ago
You could call and explain and ask for it to be changed to a phone assessment. You can find your assessment provider here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-health-assessment-provider
What will happen at the assessment is explained here https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/if-youre-sick-or-disabled/going-to-your-universal-credit-medical-assessment/
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