Times up on ESA Jobcentre interview (help!?!)

Katniss44

Hiya, I was wondering if anyone had any advice (fingers crossed)!?

I have been on ESA for two years (in the work related activity group) due to severe depression and anxiety

I recently received a letter from my local Jobcentre saying I am to attend an interview with my personal adviser, to discuss the support available now that I have completed my time on the work programme!!!

I don't really understand what this means, does this mean my ESA is going to stop...there is absolutely no way I can currently get a job or go to training as I am on medication and therapy still, just really worried about what's going to happen in the future...has anyone else had this interview before, could you give any advice? _pale_

Thanks,
Sarah

Torry_Quine

Katniss44 wrote: »

Hiya, I was wondering if anyone had any advice (fingers crossed)!?

I have been on ESA for two years (in the work related activity group) due to severe depression and anxiety

I recently received a letter from my local Jobcentre saying I am to attend an interview with my personal adviser, to discuss the support available now that I have completed my time on the work programme!!!

I don't really understand what this means, does this mean my ESA is going to stop...there is absolutely no way I can currently get a job or go to training as I am on medication and therapy still, just really worried about what's going to happen in the future...has anyone else had this interview before, could you give any advice? _pale_

Thanks,
Sarah

Going to see an 'advisor' at the job centre is a normal part of being in the WRAG of ESA. It does not mean your ESA will stop, that could only happen after an ESA 50 has been completed and or a face to face meeting. These seem to be on hold at the moment due to ATOS stopping being involved.

I've had a few of these so far. Personally I've never been referred to the work programme,