Coronavirus

[Fox Mulder]

You drink right? So you’re a drug user.

no ive drank once in years mate... hes a total junky theres quite a difference in the physical condition between me and him. i was being nice to him .

 

[afcftw]

no ive drank once in years mate... hes a total junky theres quite a difference in the physical condition between me and him

Oh wow, I just assumed from your posting style that you were drunk most days my bad!

And he smokes some weed... hardly a junky!

 

[Fox Mulder]

Oh wow, I just assumed from your posting style that you were drunk most days my bad!

And he smokes some weed... hardly a junky!

I'm a former user with a history of mental illness, but I found a cure and low and behold it was not taking drugs. I don't think anything is bad in moderation, but sucky grasses me up on a regular basis, so I really hope he doesn't try acting like hes the victim

 

[brb]

I was speaking to friend of mine who works in "disputes and resolutions" and has been redeployed to the DWP along with ppl from HMRC to deal with the mass applications for Universal Credit.

600,000 in 9 days.

Earlier today there were 66,000 waiting to apply.

Every application is pretty much taken at face value which means no push for evidence such as payslips etc, but to cover their arse they make ppl aware that it is their responsibility to be accurate and provide the evidence, but DWP is proceeding with claims. She's fairly confident that if the situation improves with this virus, in about 6 months thousands will be investigated.

Personally I think it was mistake of the government to throw everyone straight into that bucket, but it was probably the only system, employees and IT, that was anywhere near capable of dealing with the immediate crisis.

That same government will also have to accept that some people will not know the complicated rules of Universal Credit, which could see claimants falling foul of the rules. The two areas I see this happening is savings and income, the latter will be picked up by HMRC and reported directly to DWP. The evidence of the former will have to come at a later date, I'm not sure what legal rights the department have to check with your bank.

However, just to get 600,000 claims done in nine days, even minus the evidence is nothing short of a bloody miracle.

 

[Treble]

well HMRC are part of UC but tbh the no push for evidence and we will check later has been standard policy ever since JobcentrePlus came into existence .

I think it's the case that no checks are being made which otherwise would be. It's being dealt with at duch a pace. The staff from HMRC being redeployed aren't normally working on applications. Likewise although she wirks in a different department (more the legal side) she herself is now doing work 2 paygrades below her level.

 

[Sucky]

Bitch!......Sarf London don't snitch boy

Fulham aint souf, just the postcode.

 

[Fox Mulder]

might it be a good time to make a few fraudulent claims?

 

[Treble]

Personally I think it was mistake of the government to throw everyone straight into that bucket, but it was probably the only system, employees and IT, that was anywhere near capable of dealing with the immediate crisis.

That same government will also have to accept that some people will not know the complicated rules of Universal Credit, which could see claimants falling foul of the rules. The two areas I see this happening is savings and income, the latter will be picked up by HMRC and reported directly to DWP. The evidence of the former will have to come at a later date, I'm not sure what legal rights the department have to check with your bank.

However, just to get 600,000 claims done in nine days, even minus the evidence is nothing short of a bloody miracle.

She's done 7 days on the trot. Now, she said that among a whole load of stuff she was telling me so I didn't ask her if it was weekend as well but it wouldnt surprise me. She said it is organised chaos there atm.

 

[Looney Leftie]

well HMRC are part of UC but tbh the no push for evidence and we will check later has been standard policy ever since JobcentrePlus came into existence .

UC is part of DWP.

If they are on PAYE then the VEP interface will pick it up and flag the case for investigation if there is a discrepancy.

 

[brb]

UC is part of DWP.

If they are on PAYE then the VEP interface will pick it up and flag the case for investigation if there is a discrepancy.

This man knows the system, which is exactly what I was getting at

 

[Looney Leftie]

This man knows the system, which is exactly what I was getting at

Everything is moving seriously fast.

Tomorrow we have a conference call with local authorities to agree the software for delivering the extra £150 off council tax bills.

They'd better agree to our ideas as we have almost finished writing it.

 

[Sucky]

Everything is moving seriously fast.

Tomorrow we have a conference call with local authorities to agree the software for delivering the extra £150 off council tax bills.

They'd better agree to our ideas as we have almost finished writing it.

Ive already paid mine for the year, can you sort me a refund for the £150?

 

[Sucky]

Dropped some tins of food round to the old man today, hes in a **** place at the moment, feel for him, had a chat and that, been calling him every day but hes lonley innit being on his own now after his divorce recently.

What can ya do though only time and distractions get you over that kinda thing i suppose. Drinking a lot tho, bit worrying tbh.

*huffs*

 

[Treble]

Dropped some tins of food round to the old man today, hes in a **** place at the moment, feel for him, had a chat and that, been calling him every day but hes lonley innit being on his own now after his divorce recently.

What can ya do though only time and distractions get you over that kinda thing i suppose. Drinking a lot tho, bit worrying tbh.

*huffs*

Sorry to hear that mate. Loneliness is the worst thing at the best of times but during this coronavirus lockdown it must be even worse. Hope he's able to do something about it no matter how small, it often comes down to the person though.

 

[remembercolinlee]

Dropped some tins of food round to the old man today, hes in a **** place at the moment, feel for him, had a chat and that, been calling him every day but hes lonley innit being on his own now after his divorce recently.

What can ya do though only time and distractions get you over that kinda thing i suppose. Drinking a lot tho, bit worrying tbh.

*huffs*

Mental health is gonna be a big problem for a lot of people while this is ongoing.
Hope your old man is ok

 

[Hoddle is a god]

Have you read any NHS stats that show how many Greggs Sausage and Bean Melts you should limit yourself to per sitting?

Why are you doing this to me, Tel?

 

[brb]

Dropped some tins of food round to the old man today, hes in a **** place at the moment, feel for him, had a chat and that, been calling him every day but hes lonley innit being on his own now after his divorce recently.

What can ya do though only time and distractions get you over that kinda thing i suppose. Drinking a lot tho, bit worrying tbh.

*huffs*

Has your old man got any interests that will keep him occupied during this lockdown mate?

 

[Hoddle is a god]

Not HIAG though - even God thinks he is a ****!

All are welcome at the Church of HIAG, mate.

 

[Solid Air]

UC is part of DWP.

If they are on PAYE then the VEP interface will pick it up and flag the case for investigation if there is a discrepancy.

DWP might be the main provider of UC however it is a joint enterprise between a number of Govt Depts and LA's plus the interfaces can pick up all sorts but you actually need staff to actually notice it and then action it

 

[Stan]

I hit the first of what I suspect will be many walls today. Bored and feeling a bit trapped. Needs must but this isn’t fun. Fortunately the kids are coping quite well with it. My mate called me today and said his son is creating a toxic environment in the house. To add to that, his missus is a doctor working in a specially created ICU so he’s worried about her.