WRAG First Interview refused telephone interview

Doris Stokes wrote: Hello, I was recently placed into WRAG after being on IB since 2000. I suffer from quite bad anxiety and depression for which I have previously been hospitalised. Also I have problems with panic attacks and blackouts usually in social situations. I rarely go out, but because I live alone I need to go to the supermarket once every 10 days or so. I go at quiet times, usually late and use the self service check outs. Because I am able to go to the supermarket it was stated in my medical report I would be unlikely to qualify for the support group. I was relieved to learn that job centre advisors have the discretion to allow telephone interviews for people in WRAG with difficulties getting out. However I spoke to my advisor by phone today and she informed that she as no discretion what so ever and I will have to attend in person or risk being sanctioned. Her position as having no discretion seems to contradict other peoples experiences. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Doris Stokes wrote: Thank you, Gordon and MrJohnno for the replies. I was hoping that the JC advisor might be willing to make reasonable adjustments or me due to the Discrimination Act. But I have obviously just unlucky with the advisor that I have got. I will see the GP if necessary but I have difficulties attending there as well and he is very reluctant to do home visits. An additional question am I wrong in believing that because I have a prognosis of 18 mths that I will be unlikely to be forced onto a work placement in near future? Apologies if I should have listed this as a separate question.