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Post Work Programme Appointment

Just looking for some advice.

I have an appointment at the jobcentre with my post work programme adviser.

This appointment is later today (11th December).

I have just been called to say there is a family emergency 200 miles away from where I live, I don't live near the rest of my family for many reasons but in these circumstances I was the only person I could contact.

I have had to say as yet I am unsure if I am unable to attend as I don't know what happens if I don't attend my appointment at the job centre.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

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  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    At a guess depends what the emergency is and if they think its a valid reason for not turning up all providing also that you do tell them first thing in the morning
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  • AP007 wrote: »
    At a guess depends what the emergency is and if they think its a valid reason for not turning up all providing also that you do tell them first thing in the morning

    My grandfather has suffered a severe heart attack, my grandmother is dead and my mother is in Australia on honeymoon with her new husband.

    Guess it looks like I am staying where I am then
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    My grandfather has suffered a severe heart attack, my grandmother is dead and my mother is in Australia on honeymoon with her new husband.

    Guess it looks like I am staying where I am then
    What time is your appointment? Can you not go afterwards?
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  • Hopefully you have already called and they have agreed to move the appointment. Wishing your grandfather well.

    Take care.
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