Work Focused Interview For Partner

tomtontom

K0SS wrote: »

I don't have kids, no woman no problems. But I can understand the maternal instinct, and not sticking your first born into child care, and taking a massive pay hit. That to me is commendable, somethings are more valuable than getting on top of the greasy pole.

Going to work is not just about 'the greasy pole' though, it is about gaining a sense of self worth, having a life for yourself rather than just being someone's partner or mother.

With regard to your comment that her husband 'may well even die', I would suggest an urgent referral to mental health services is made.

K0SS

HB58 wrote: »

The point is that it is compulsary for the partner to attend a WFI, you cannot blame the JC+ staff for this.

I do understand that, but I was addressing the point of it being "informal" a mandatory compliance does not even for one time attendence become informal, when there is a threat of sanctions. I am going to speak to friend who is well versed in human rights law, and show him the letter.

K0SS

tomtontom wrote: »

Going to work is not just about 'the greasy pole' though, it is about gaining a sense of self worth, having a life for yourself rather than just being someone's partner or mother.

With regard to your comment that her husband 'may well even die', I would suggest an urgent referral to mental health services is made.

He already is seeing someone from the MHS to my knowledge, though the dying issue is related to his problem with his bowels, not due to self harm, hence why I am trying to get him on PiP. I'm not a doctor but his wife told me he was losing blood due to issue with his bowels. But as far as I am aware its not cancer. But he is getting treatment.

tomtontom

K0SS wrote: »

I do understand that, but I was addressing the point of it being "informal" a mandatory compliance does not even for one time attendence become informal, when there is a threat of sanctions. I am going to speak to friend who is well versed in human rights law, and show him the letter.

Pray tell, which human right do you feel may have been breached here?

K0SS

tomtontom wrote: »

Pray tell, which human right do you feel may have been breached here?

I don't know hence I am going to speak to someone. The threat of sanctions on benefits seems a little iffy, but if someone can correct I will stand corrected. It should a gently worded letter, when its the first letter and no wrong has been done.

Horseunderwater

I'd like to clear this up - Everyone who is the partner in an income related benefit gets this letter - mine did. He is on my IR ESA award & got his just after the 6 months point. We both went & as he is my carer, he told them this & so far he has not had another. It took 10 minutes if that to log it onto the PC - job done. Yes it's mandatory - but those are the rules & if you claim income related benefits you have to go along with them whether you like it or not.

K0SS

Horseunderwater wrote: »

I'd like to clear this up - Everyone who is the partner in an income related benefit gets this letter - mine did. He is on my IR ESA award & got his just after the 6 months point. We both went & as he is my carer, he told them this & so far he has not had another. It took 10 minutes if that to log it onto the PC - job done. Yes it's mandatory - but those are the rules & if you claim income related benefits you have to go along with them whether you like it or not.

OK, but why the actual physical need to go there? Does it not confirm my point of it being a un-necessary ritual. Why can't this be done by phone or post?

dandelionclock30

Why are you so bothered? its for them to sort out their issues with the dss, its not even any of your buisness.

K0SS

Anyway thanks guys for the advice. I have alot of other work to get through, have a cold, hungry and cranky. Going to ask dad to order me some food. Could do with a hot curry and some single malt.

K0SS

dandelionclock30 wrote: »

Why are you so bothered? its for them to sort out their issues with the dss, its not even any of your buisness.

Because I helped him, and both him and his wife live up the street from me, and when something like this happens they blame me. Because the DWP/JC make threats on their benefits.:p