work focused interview for inc sup

Countrygal_2

that was a complicated reply what i should say is will they take offence if i ring up ?

nannytone_2

Countrygal wrote: »

that was a complicated reply what i should say is will they take offence if i ring up ?

p thought you just wanted to usewe up your daily quota of letters

no they wont be offended if you ring up.
being on ESA, you would automatically see a disability advisor, but as income support isnt exclusive to people with disabilite/illness then there is a possibility that you arent. it makes total se4nse to check with them

tinkledom

Indie_Kid wrote: »

You only have to turn up to the interview. Whilst they may suggest college courses, you don't have to apply for them.

Not entirely true. You have to take part and be seen to be taking part. Non participation is a sanctionable offence

tinkledom

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Not to scare the OP but it depends on the advisor how informal it is. Mine was very harsh on my last visit and was talking about sanctions!

OP - haven't you been switched to ESA yet?

Yes they are now much keener given that the WP providers want more numbers on their books.

tinkledom

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Personally I would be telephoning them and explaining that you have MS, receive high rate Mobility/high rate Care of DLA.

You will probably still have to attend (take someone to support you if needed) but it will give them a 'heads up' that you need to see a Disability Support advisor (I think that is what they are called) and make them aware of your medical problems.

.....and they will take notice I suppose?

nannytone_2

only if they ask you to particiapte in something
i went 14 months between WFI's and was never asked to do anything ( in fact they told me that there was nothing they could offer)

pmlindyloo

tinkledom wrote: »

.....and they will take notice I suppose?

Give it a rest.

Torry_Quine

Countrygal wrote: »

do u mean have i been changed to esa ?

That's what I asked as you wil be at some point.

nannytone wrote: »

only if they ask you to particiapte in something
i went 14 months between WFI's and was never asked to do anything ( in fact they told me that there was nothing they could offer)

Your advisor seems good. At my last visit I was told that my case would be sent to the decision maker re possible sanction if I didn't either do some training but no advice as to how this was possible other than look up the web-site of the local college!

Morglin

tinkledom wrote: »

.....and they will take notice I suppose?

Yes, they will take notice.

Why do you always tell people they may get sanctioned?

The OP is obviously severely disabled, and the JCP and the DEA will be able to see that.....:wall:

Lin

tinkledom

Morglin wrote: »

Yes, they will take notice.

Why do you always tell people they may get sanctioned?

The OP is obviously severely disabled, and the JCP and the DEA will be able to see that.....:wall:

Lin

Maybe if you read of the experience of a well versed poster - post 19, you will note that they actually do sanction you if you don't comply or appear not to comply with any directive.


To just assume that because you may be disabled that the DWP will be your best buddy is taking things too far.


As for the JCP seeing that someone is disabled and should have more help, is like reading a fairy story. I, because of poor advice back in January 2010 signed on for JSA after having been told that the September 2009 claim for ESA had failed.


At my appointment I was told that I had to set up a meeting with a specific agency with a view of looking for work ( having a job already, but off sick didn't seem to feature in the case).
All of this changed when I produced a current sick note and told the advisor that I also received DLA - HRM & MRC as well as IIDB at the 40% rate. My JSA claim was cancelled and was told to claim ESA???????? uummmm