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7 years 11 months ago #176139 by Blu
I got a voicemail earlier this morning from the ESA informing me that the claim has been closed as per request of my adviser due to non attendance and to get in contact with the jobcentre.

I called back to speak to someone who has confirmed the claim has been closed and that I need to go the jobcentre, nothing could be done on their end. Although I requested to speak to a manager I put to a team leader who reiterated the same thing - go direct to the jobcentre asap, there's nothing that can be done. I mentioned the part you said about the personal allowance etc and she still refused to do anything except tell me to go into the jobcentre. They "cannot send out a decision letter as it showing as closed and dormant on the system". I tried to call my adviser at the jobcentre but she's not in today, what's the next step, a complaint?

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7 years 11 months ago #176143 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Not coping very well, really need some help
Blu

I know that you are providing all the information that you have but there is something fundamentally wrong with this situation, there is something that you are not aware of that lies at the heart of what is going on but I have no idea what it is.

Are you able to contact the JC+ advisor?

I would make a formal complaint to the DWP that a Decision has been made to close your claim and you have not been notified of this in writing.

Complaining to the DWP

I would also contact your MP

Contacting your MP

I am going to recommend that you get face to face advice, as the DWP appear to be unable to communicate with you, you need an advisor who is able to write to them on your behalf. Do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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7 years 11 months ago #176147 by Blu
I just contacted the jobcentre to speak to another adviser who told me it has been closed by the other office, nothing they could do, berated me for showing up for appointments and told me I could call back to speak to my adviser tmr...

Thanks for all your help, yh I don't know what's going on, feeling like i'm being given the run around...

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7 years 11 months ago #176175 by Alison
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This sounds awful, Blu. I hope you get it all sorted when you speak to your advisor. x
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