UC migration and appointments

Hi

I was in the support group for ESA but have been migrated over to universal credit. I was told I wouldn’t need to attend any appointments after verifying my identity. I’ve just been sent a message saying I’ve to attend an appointment for NS ESA CC. I believe this means new style ESA claimant commitment. I don’t know how to say I can’t attend because I’m disabled and rely on help if I’m fit enough to attend - which most of the time I’m not. I’m hoping someone on here can advise why I need to apply for new style ESA and how to respond to the job centre about not being able to attend meetings in person. Please can someone help me. The stress of this is actually making my illness worse.

Thanks
Kel

Hi David

Thank you so much for your help. I’ve managed to get my appointment changed to a phone call. Can I just ask though what is a claimant commitment and also will I need to be reassessed to stay on the support group (or whatever the new equivalent is)?

Thanks

Kel