kinsella11
15-02-11, 12:01
Im currently off work at the moment with a medical condition and have just had notice that I am entitiled to claim ESA.
Although I am no longer paid from work at all they are trying to push me to go back despite me not been fit and my doctor and specialist also saying that i'm not fit for work.
I did have an 'independent' assessment via work and they claimed I was fit for work! I can hardly walk or move and I was gobsmacked by this as was my doctor! ACAS also advised that this often happens with big companies- they try and push you to get your notice in as they dont want ppl working for them with high absense rates.
As I have had no income for over 4 months my partner and I are struggling financially and have had to seek the aid of a debt management company.
Due to my condition and the fact that I can't do anything, can't play with my kids, and have no life really, and the creditors chasing me and work hassling me I have now been diagnosed with depression.
What I really wanted to know was if I handed my notice in at work would I still be able to claim ESA?
I am sure I am suffering from agoraphobia too as I close all the curtains in the house, lock the doors and really do not like leaving the house.
Im scared to really say anything to anyone about the extent of my feelings due to feeling embarrassed about it.
Any help and advise would be greatly appreciated as I am at my wits end with it all
Thanks xx
Although I am no longer paid from work at all they are trying to push me to go back despite me not been fit and my doctor and specialist also saying that i'm not fit for work.
I did have an 'independent' assessment via work and they claimed I was fit for work! I can hardly walk or move and I was gobsmacked by this as was my doctor! ACAS also advised that this often happens with big companies- they try and push you to get your notice in as they dont want ppl working for them with high absense rates.
As I have had no income for over 4 months my partner and I are struggling financially and have had to seek the aid of a debt management company.
Due to my condition and the fact that I can't do anything, can't play with my kids, and have no life really, and the creditors chasing me and work hassling me I have now been diagnosed with depression.
What I really wanted to know was if I handed my notice in at work would I still be able to claim ESA?
I am sure I am suffering from agoraphobia too as I close all the curtains in the house, lock the doors and really do not like leaving the house.
Im scared to really say anything to anyone about the extent of my feelings due to feeling embarrassed about it.
Any help and advise would be greatly appreciated as I am at my wits end with it all
Thanks xx