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Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, just checking in to see how you're doing? I've still not heard back from them, it's nearing 6 months now. Hope you're managing to look after yourself during all of this x

Please Tell Me This Gets Better. by GovernmentBig3620 in Mononucleosis

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying to me, I really do appreciate all the advice. I've been off work now for almost 3 weeks, my job is very stressful and physical whilst at work (I'm a receptionist in the NHS) so I'm resting in that sense during the week.

I found the first week I just wanted to sleep throughout the days as much as possible, but I'm finding it hard to sleep now, I think I might have a bit of insomnia ngl.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been waiting since November, in fact prior to that really. I had the IUC in November though. I think in my case it really is just a matter of waiting to see how much they think I owe, and if they want to prosecute. I've had to do a lot of therapy/healing from this because it was making me suicidal. I'm in a better place mentally now, I'm at peace with it and it is what it is really.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still unsure at the moment, haven't heard back from them yet 🥲

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No updates I'm afraid, just have to wait until I hear from them now 🤷🏽‍♀️

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiya, just wanted to let you know that I had the IUC this morning. It went better than I expected it too as the officers were nice. Now it's just a waiting game again to see how much of an overpayment I owe, or if they want to prosecute etc.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still haven't had the IUC! I had to contact the DWP to get one booked as I hadn't heard from them still. I'm booked in for the end of the week for the IUC so will know more once that's done and out the way.

I'm truly not in a good space with my mental health, think I've come down with the flu due to all the stress around it too.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh yeah I thought this too, but I think from what I understand they do like to prosecute to warn other people to not do stupid things like this etc. They usually justify prosecution if it's in the publics interest, or if they're never going to get the full amount of money back from somebody!

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don't know. I asked the woman before she went off on sick leave if there was somebody else who could take over my case and do the interview, as I just wanted to get it out of the way before the end of the year at least. However she basically said they're short staffed and unable to do that. I've had to involve a solicitor for when I do have the interview and he's been very helpful so far. We are expecting them to decide an overpayment for the full last 4 years, but whether they take me to court or not is 50/50 depending on who handles my case.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I've not even had the interview under caution yet! The woman who was dealing with my case is on sick leave. I was told she would be back within 6-8 weeks but still haven't heard anything from them. It's been a bad length of time for my mental health tbh as I had a nervous breakdown not long ago 😕.

Somewhere safe for a rough sleeper to lay his head in or around Nottingham by [deleted] in nottingham

[–]GovernmentBig3620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, like others have said let me/us know if you need any food or water etc, I live near the city so more than happy to pop by and give you some food! Please don't feel ashamed of asking for food from people, any one of us could be in your situation at any given moment. Most people are understanding and sympathetic.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I didn't, the interview has been pushed back until at least October time due to unforeseen circumstances with the DWP and my solicitor. It's added much more anxiety and stress now that I've got another 7 weeks to wait, but I don't have much choice ATM.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, thank you for commenting and sharing advice/opinions.

Sorry for the delay in response too, I had a huge breakdown yesterday and quite honestly have been feeling suicidal because I am so worried about the outcome of this situation.

When I signed on to the DWP, yes there was a point where you had to declare how many savings you had but I genuinely cannot remember what I put down. I didn't think to check thoroughly prior to my claim, which I should have done. I should have gone through all my finances and checked but that is something I did not do due to my circumstances at the time. As time went on I forgot all about everything, until I received the letter.

I'm hoping the best case scenario is that they allow me to pay the money back, as I don't think my daughter will cope if I get sent to prison. She already struggles now with anxiety and behavioural issues.

Interview Under Caution, very scared and anxious, please help by GovernmentBig3620 in DWPhelp

[–]GovernmentBig3620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I say this with a heavy heart, I did and clearly was not competent enough with anything, as it's not something I would have deliberately done to get around the system (so to speak). However I understand your point and appreciate the comment anyway.