DWP home visit
Michelleidb
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I have been diagnosed with Crohns disease now for 11 and getting my first DWP home visit next week and I'm really nervous about it, has anyone had one?
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Welcome to the community @Michelleidb how are you doing today? There's some information on DWP home visits, from the GOV.UK website. I can understand how you feel and a lot of our members have felt nervous too. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hi @Michelleidb welcome to the community! I have my first home assessment in a few weeks too. You're now part of a supportive community and we will do our best to help ease your nervesDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Thank you, I just don't know what to expect, it's making me anxious?
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Michelleidb said:Thank you, I just don't know what to expect, it's making me anxious?
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Lol that's ridiculous ?
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I had a home visit due to take place last week, the assessor did not even turn up,
when I rang capita to find out where they were I was treated like it was my fault and I should ring back after 24hrs to find out why the assessor could not interview me,
when I rang they told me the person had left without notice ! No apology or anything.
I was then told there were no home visits available for months so I had to take an assessment centre appointment.
Try not to worry, have someone with you for support and think of the assessor as just a person, that’s all they are.
good luck with everything. -
Thanks so much, the way they treat people is shocking!
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So I had my visit! The women was fine not very chatty and I ended up feeling very depressed discussing my issues , it's amazing how you just learn to live with your ailments but talking about is so hard for me. She said I will hear back in 6 weeks, fingers crossed ?
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Hi @Michelleidb, fingers crossed for you!
It can be difficult and quite confronting having to discuss issues so you've done really well. Let us know when you hear back.Community Manager
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