Esa wrag

tubzy2001

I was placed into the work related activity group and was under a company called Prospects for 2 years, they called me once a fortnight to see how I was and if there was any changes, it was a waste of time as I gave them the same answer every week.

I have had a letter to attend the Jobcentre this month to see how they can help me get back into work now I have finished with Prospects, I really don't know what they expect me to do seeing as I am no where near ready for work, do not go anywhere without my carer and hardly go out as it is, why the didn't place me in the support group ill never know, I was awarded DLA middle care and low mobility until Oct 2017 so its proof that I am unable to work for a while.
I don't need all this stress and to feel pressured into all this.

Any ideas or help I will be grateful for, thank you

lukieboy96

If you are in wrag group they cannot force you to look for work. This is my understanding.

rogerblack

As you have been in the work-related group for >2y, you are well out of time to appeal the original decision to place you in that group.

If your condition has significantly worsened, or a new condition arisen since your assessment - you can submit a change of circumstances, and ask for it to be considered again.

DLA is _NOT_ proof you are unable to work.
Nor, indeed is being granted ESA.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/248826/esa214-rev-oct2013.pdf

Which, if any of the support group descriptors, listed in this document do you think you meet.

While the above posters comment that they can't force you to look for work is technically true - they can if they choose do everything but that, and also make you do work-like-activity that if the average man on the street was to describe it, they would call it 'work'.

Any work related activity should in principle be 'reasonable'.

Indie_Kid

lukieboy96 wrote: »

If you are in wrag group they cannot force you to look for work. This is my understanding.

Yes. WRAG is aimed at getting you work ready. IE, education, etc.

Morglin

Many people who work get DLA, so that will not be seen as proof you cannot work.

You will need to engage with the JCP, or submit a letter for review, to the department that deals with your ESA, if your health has worsened, to be put into Support Group.

Lin

tubzy2001

I have a full time live in carer can hardly go to work and take him with me, there is the proof already that I cant work, the DLA I get is because I need someone with me 24/7 etc

Indie_Kid

That's not proof you can't work. All that proves is that you have care needs. You have to meet the criteria for the support group, which isn't based on DLA.

Morglin

There are examples, up on the WP thread, of WRAG claimants having to attend courses, complete with carers.

They know, or can guess, you won't get a job, in today's job climate - it's all about courses, work experience situations, and WP's.

Lin :wall:

nannytone_2

if you have 24/7 needs, then you should look into being reassessed for DLA high rate care, as this is the rate that reflects that amount of vare needs.

as for taking a carer to work ... this isnt a barrier to working. i know 2 people... one blind and one deaf who have PA's that go to work with them and are funded by the access to work scheme

Morglin

Indie_Kid wrote: »

That's not proof you can't work. All that proves is that you have care needs. You have to meet the criteria for the support group, which isn't based on DLA.

The best bet would be to ask about review for SG - DLA, carer or not, will not affect what they want you to do in regard to your ESA award.

Lin

tubzy2001

I understand that but I have severe PTSD Depression and Anxiety to start with and I cannot deal with any work or courses