i've recently just been discharged from hospital after a lengthy admission and been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Not claimed any benefits before so was just wondering whats out there for me, Can somebody get into the support group for bipolar type one. I'm getting a support package from social services if that's any help?

Hi all Ive been put in wrag group without a medical is this normal? Ive had ib since 2005 when I had cancer and went through 2 years of operations and treatments which has left me with depresssion anxiety and panic attacks .Im basically now a recluse as I dont socialise at all and am only comfortable at home with my very close family . I do not know how I can go to the things the job centre people make you do will I be able to take my husband or daughter to these as I cant go anywhere on my own ? This whole thing is making me ill .Should I appeal ? Ive worked all my life im nearly 58 my pension has been moved till Im 66 this government is robbing me left right and centre I dont qualify for the income related esa as my husband has some savings but this is my second marriage and his money has always been his money I feel suicidal whats the point

My situation is this: I was diagnosed as bipolar a long time ago. I now work part-time (18 hours) but in the past I claimed Incapacity benefit, housing and council tax benefits from Hackney Council. I moved from Hackney in 2006. Before Christmas I was sent notice of historic LOs for council tax for 2004, 2005 and 2006 - the council tax was due in those years I think. Because my mental health is an enduring issue I live in a pretty bad state of disorganisation and I didn't open the letters about the enforcement of the LOs until last week, which is also when the bailiff for Chandlers arrived - only posting a letter - with the three LOs and adding £24.50 per order (despite only making one visit - is this permissible?). I have read the forums over the weekend and this morning sent an email to the council identifying myself as a vulnerable person because of my mental health and asking that they take the case back from the bailiffs. I have documentary evidence of my mental health status. I have not contacted the bailiffs, and because they will have seen my old banger outside my house when they visited I have parked it away from the house. Should I also send a recorded delivery letter to them as well as contacting the council, so they are aware of my mental health diagnosis. How I owe the money I don't know - I thought I was on full CTB for Incapacity Benefit. Maybe I wasn't. My mental health means I am not always on top of things, and it affects my memory adversely. I am hoping I can find some paperwork relating to that period - but as it is between 8 and 6 years ago I don't hold out much hope. Any advice appreciated. I am quite focused on staying well and getting to work and am trying not to melt down which is why I avoid the telephone - it's like a red rag to a bull to me.