JSA Stopped without notification

[mashmallow]

My son missed an appointment which fell in between his signing on date and because the next appointment was excused because of the bank holiday he went to sign on today only to be told his benefit has been stopped. The reason he missed the appointment was because the appointment card or slip of paper was stapled at the back of his original appointment slip so he did not notice the appointment, plus the fact he is on diazipan and morphine medication which causes all sorts of problems. \they told him to do a rapid reclaim which he has done,but can he appeal against this decision.

 

Please can someone advise.

 

Many thanks

 

Mashmallow

[ashmk]

This should be in the benefits section to get you a better reply, I'll request it's moved. You don't need to do anything.

[citizenB]

Responding to S.O.S - thread now in the correct forums, thank you ashmk

 

marshmallow, you need do nothing - this is purely an administrative move and you will still be able to find and post your on this thread. In fact I see you are on it at the moment

 

I am sure someone will look in later on today when they have finished their day jobs with some advice for you

[mashmallow]

I appreciate your help and always hav

[SWLABR9]

This news may have some bearing... http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/department_for_work_and_pensions_group/dwp-news.cfm/conditionality-and-sanctions-update

[bedofweeds]

My son missed an appointment. The reason he missed the appointment was because (partly) he is on diazipan and morphine medication which causes all sorts of problems.

 

Please can someone advise.

 

Many thanks

 

Mashmallow

 

Hi, Does the JC advisor know about your son's medical problems and the fact that he is on this level of medication?

 

How on earth can your son be expected to claim JSA and fulfil all the requirements of that claim when he is probably as high as a kite for most of the time?

Has your son ever discussed this with the Disability Advisor at the JC?

 

I only say this as I take Morphine (MST) 100mgs every 12 hours and as much Oramorph (amongst many others) as I need throughout the day and I don't really know what day of the week it is!

[mashmallow]

Bedofweeds,

 

ThankGod for people like you this Government has no passion for anyone and as I read some of the article attached the JSA and the work programme are on targets I also saw Panorama of what is going on. They tried to put him on a 2 week solar panel training they knew he was on methodone, so if he fell off the roof it would be his own fault. I appreciate your assistance and I have told him to go back down there to re-assess his situation.

 

Many thanks,

 

Mashmallow

[mr_mastiff]

Bedofweeds,

 

ThankGod for people like you this Government has no passion for anyone and as I read some of the article attached the JSA and the work programme are on targets I also saw Panorama of what is going on. They tried to put him on a 2 week solar panel training they knew he was on methodone, so if he fell off the roof it would be his own fault. I appreciate your assistance and I have told him to go back down there to re-assess his situation.

 

Many thanks,

 

Mashmallow

 

What benefits is in on at the present time.

 

Due to the high level of analgesics that your son is on, he should go to his GP and ask for a medical certificate.

 

Depending on his medical condition it may be in his best interest to apply for ESA if he as not already done so.

[mashmallow]

Hello,

 

He is on JSA, The GP seems not interested and will only give a 2 weeks sick note, I really don't know what is going on anymore, these people are out to destroy us. The only problem with this is because they class drug addiction as self inflicted they don't want to know this is what I think, not sure, what the law is. He has no money now and his rent will be stopped also. His advisor knew he was on medication.

 

 

Thanks

[SWLABR9]

He should change his doctor, if you don't mind my saying. You should be writing to your MP about this and asking them to contact the JC+ manager on your behalf to find out what's going on. This shouldn't be happening.

[mashmallow]

Thank you guys/girls for your help, I will send an e-mail to her now, Mildred Gordon but she is as good as a paper kite in the wind. My other son has also the same issues but he is with the work programme and missed 3 appointments, now I have to keep a record of when they are to attend, my life is one big stress ball and now I am worrying about the financial disaster that is going to occur, I myself is unemployed at 57 never before in my life but that's a different issue. This is all wrong I know it. I am so stressed maybe I should get some medication.

 

Thanks for your concern and help

[mr_mastiff]

Hello,

 

He is on JSA, The GP seems not interested and will only give a 2 weeks sick note, I really don't know what is going on anymore, these people are out to destroy us. The only problem with this is because they class drug addiction as self inflicted they don't want to know this is what I think, not sure, what the law is. He has no money now and his rent will be stopped also. His advisor knew he was on medication.

 

 

Thanks

 

Hi, I am sorry to hear of your sons problems, Addiction in many ways is an illness like any other, Like bedofweeds I am on some very addictive medications and perhaps understand how easy it to go down that path.

 

AS your son seen anyone other than your GP for help. If he as not then this may be of some use to him.

 

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/drugs/Pages/Drugtreatment.aspx

 

There is a stigma attached to addiction, there are many people who become addicted to the medications given to them by their GP without realising and some like your son for other reasons. There is no short term quick cure only long term care and guidance. The Governments attitude is short sighted because it denies them the help they really need.

 

I hope he gets the help he truly needs.

[mashmallow]

I thank you so much for your support and others, this has been going on for 20 years with both of them I don't know how I have come this far at 57.

 

Keep in touch

 

Love

 

Mashmallow

[Mr.P]

He has no money now and his rent will be stopped also.

 

Pay a visit to the local council office and fill out a zero income declaration - The council officials will have the correct forms to hand. Once the paperwork has been completed, housing and council tax benefits should continue as before.

 

Note: Once your son returns to JSA (or starts claiming ESA), he'd probably have to pay another visit to the council as his circumstances would have changed.

[mashmallow]

How comes no one tells you what you can do to protect yourself from hardship and homelessness. I called the council and they did not even mention this, why are they hiding this important information to the public, no wonder people are getting desperate and taking their own lives, this is all on Camerons and the rest of them heads, but they still sleep and eat and have holidays, wicked people. Sorry to go on. There is no humanity anymore. Animals treat each other better.

 

Thanks

 

Mashmallow

[SWLABR9]

It isn't anyone's job to advise you of these things except welfare rights officers and the CAB. It might be a good thing for you to ask to see your local welfare rights officer as you may well be entitled as a family to more benefits you simply are unaware of. Also if a letter is sent to the council on your behalf by someone like that maybe next time you won't be kept in the dark quite so much about what help's available.

[swinginapig]

Forgive me mashmallow but does your Son receive his medication from the same practioner????? it seems to me if he is prescribed Methodone and Morphine at the same time this could be a dangerous concoction as they are both Opiate based, when one of my family members was prescribed Methodone it was stated never to prescribed any other Opiate based medication to them. Also if he is being prescribed Methodone for a Heroin addiction is he receiving help from a Drug Abuse Counsellor??? if so they may be able to help in securing him a Fit Note to claim ESA.

[mashmallow]

This is a long story he was with the CRI which is a drug and alcohol clinic for years, no support was ever given, he has tried many times to detox himself but failed he is now with a private clinic that gives support because they are private they cannot give sick notes any how he will ask, no he is not taking methodone that is why they are giving him morphine and diazipan with the hope this might be more usefull then the dredded methodone. My family support the cost which is about £50 per week. He will have to see if his Gp can give him a fit note.

 

Thanks for your advise.

 

Mashmallow

[antone]

A private doctor cannot write NHS Med3 (sick/fit notes) but for ESA purposes, a letter from any doctor specifying the that patient is not capable of working due to their health problems can, at the DWP Decision Maker's discretion, be accepted for ESA. I used to process ESA sick notes - most such letters I saw were accepted.

 

Addiction is a recognised medical condition for ESA and I'd seriously consider going down this route if at all possible.

[mashmallow]

Thank you so much very much appreciated

[swinginapig]

This is a long story he was with the CRI which is a drug and alcohol clinic for years, no support was ever given, he has tried many times to detox himself but failed he is now with a private clinic that gives support because they are private they cannot give sick notes any how he will ask, no he is not taking methodone that is why they are giving him morphine and diazipan with the hope this might be more usefull then the dredded methodone. My family support the cost which is about £50 per week. He will have to see if his Gp can give him a fit n

 

Thanks for your advise.

 

Mashmallow

Sorry I must have misunderstood you when you stated he was on Methodone in an earlier post, mixing 2 Opiate based medications is a dangerous concoction. I dont know why you say "the dredded Methodone" though??? my daughter beat her addiction with Methodone and is 10 years clean. As has been stated addiction is a recognised medical condition and I cant see there being a problem of his GP issuing a Fit Note, explaining to his GP how the medication and possible Mental Isuues affect his daily life.

[antone]

No problem. And just to add, for a private doctor's letter to be accepted, it should be on headed notepaper, have the name and signature of the doctor, a brief description of the incapacity, clearly state that this makes the patient unable to work in that doctor's opinion, and give a time frame, which should not be more than six months for a first note.

[mashmallow]

Thanks so much you lovely people, I am so glad I found CAG, now getting emotional so will stop.

 

Thanks

 

 

Mashmallow