Terrified of sanction.

Hi,

My work coach has signed me up to a course starting on Monday 14th September and running until 2nd October. This is what has been written in my work plan:

“Activities

I’ve agreed with my work coach that I’ll:

Engage and attend with Voncap Recruitment for the Principles of Business Administration SWAP being held virtually. The dates of this training are 14 September to 2 October. This will improve my chances of finding paid work. I understand my benefit may be affected if I do not carry out the required actions by 2 October 2026.”

I am currently very unwell with gut issues. I have called my GP practice and they said I can come in tomorrow morning for an appointment.

If I receive a fit note from my GP stating that I am unwell and unable to attend the course, for example, if the doctor says I am unfit from 10th September until late September or early October, would I still be at risk of being sanctioned?

Kind regards

James

Hi David, thanks a lot for your response.
The last time my commitments were updated and accepted were 26th August and that does not include anything about the course, which was added to my work plan on 8th September, the day the course was discussed and agreed by me in my last UC appointment in person. My work coach has not updated my commitments and has only posted it into my work plan stating “ This will improve my chances of finding paid work. I understand my benefit may be affected if I do not carry out the required actions. by 2 October 2026”. I have not been given the opportunity to accept any commitments regarding this by pressing the green button.

Below is my commitment's:


“ Your work search and commitments
Your commitments

Accepted on 26 August 2026 by James

Work I can do
Jobs

I'll look for and take any work that I'm able to do. This includes jobs listed in my work plan.

I'll also apply for any jobs recommended by my work coach.

Wage

I'll look for work for the minimum wage or more.

Work hours

I'll look for full-time work.

Travel time

I can travel up to 90 minutes to work.

My availability

I'm available for job interviews immediately. I'm available to start work immediately.

Activities
What I'll do

I'll review and complete any work-related activities listed in my work plan.

My work coach and I will discuss these activities.

Hours per week

I'll spend 35 hours a week looking and preparing for work.

Meetings with my work coach
I'll attend and take part fully in all meetings with my work coach. I'll tell my work coach immediately if I cannot do this.”


Below this is my work plan:

“ Your work search and commitments
Work plan

Updated by an agent on 8 September 2026

Jobs

I'll look for and take any work that I'm able to do, including:

Admin work
Hospitality
Customer service
Civil Service
I'll also apply for any jobs recommended by my work coach.

Activities

I've agreed with my work coach that I'll:

Engage and attend with Voncap recruitment for the Principles of Business Administration SWAP being held Virtually. Dates of this training are the 14 Sept to 2 Oct . This will improve my chances of finding paid work. I understand my benefit may be affected if I do not carry out the required actions. by 2 October 2026
Search and apply for all suitable vacancies by using online job search sites and social media daily. This will improve my chances of finding paid work. I understand my benefit may be affected if I do not carry out the required actions.
Voluntary activities

I have not agreed any voluntary activities”