work focused interview for my partner im on ESA

cheddar79

Hi,
Am new to the forum but wondered if anybody can help...

My partner received a letter saying she had to attend a work based interview next week. This came a s a big shock to both of us as she spends her time helping me and looking after our 3 year old daughter.
I currently receive ESA and am in the support group but Kim does not receive carers as we have only just been advised we should claim.
I have a back injury from an accident at work and I also have mental health issues and I see a cpn on a regular basis and am taking medication.

Im so scared that they are going to make kim return to work as I depend on her to help me throughout the day getting dressed, using the toilet etc and also when I have bad days she helps me calm down and stop me from having a melt down..

Will they take into account that she cares for me even though she is not claiming carers allowance?

I would appreciate any help as im in bits worrying whats going to happen, do you think my mental health team may be able to help perhaps with a letter saying how much I rely on her help.

Sorry for dribbling on and we both would appreciate any help

Thanks

nannytone_2

a work focused interview has nothing to do with trying to make jer work.
it is an informal chat about what she may see herself being able to do in the future.
everyone claiming out of work benefits ( apart from those in the ESA support group) is called in for these interviews from time to time and your familys personal circumstances will be factored into anything that she may be asked to do ( courses etc)

Horseunderwater

As NT says - it is a routine thing for non working partners to be asked to attend a WFI. ALL she needs to do is go & tell them her Caring responsibilites - it does not matter that no CA is currently paid.
If you get the Care part of DLA/Pip at appropriate level then she can apply for CA.

System

hi nanny tone
i have been called in for a wfi
the question is can you 100 percent confirm as we are in the support group{ joint claim} if i have to attend or not please?

weedave111

My wife was asked to go to an interview although she already works? I'm on esa support group. Is this normal?

BlueEyedGirl

trev1865 wrote: »

hi nanny tone
i have been called in for a wfi
the question is can you 100 percent confirm as we are in the support group{ joint claim} if i have to attend or not please?

Are you both in the Support Group?

System

we are both in support group

BlueEyedGirl

trev1865 wrote: »

we are both in support group

Then you do not have to attend any WFI. Give them a call and inform them of this!

weedave111

What about if my wife is working and I'm in support group. Does she have to attend?

paragon909

weedave111 wrote: »

What about if my wife is working and I'm in support group. Does she have to attend?

Support group claimants do not need to do anything related to work activities. So wouldn't need to go to any WFI, Which means your wife doesn't need to go also.

weedave111

paragon909 wrote: »

Support group claimants do not need to do anything related to work activities. So wouldn't need to go to any WFI, Which means your wife doesn't need to go also.

OK thank you.