Are job centres contacting people to attend again?

donnajunkie

MarkN88 said:

TheShape said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

This guidance has had a slight update so I’m thinking for the foreseeable anyway it looks like you will be asked to attend in exceptional circumstances. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-already-getting-benefits

if its over the phone then they surely still have to give you an appointment. you cant be expected to be in all day everyday monday to friday on the off chance they could call. although i suspect it may just continue to be in the form of the odd courtesy call rather than a set fortnightly of right what have you done to look for work.

I speak to my mum, relatives and friends that still claim JSA and they say all there courtesy calls have been on their usual day of signing so you wouldn’t need to be available everyday of the week. 

As the email my mum received suggests, there is still support there if you need it and you can be expected to attend a JC in exceptional circumstances but even the work coaches are pointing out, even though the opening of job centres are happening it’s not going to be business as usual for a while yet. 

Even if just your usual signing day if you aren't expecting it you may not be in.

You are only required to sign 1 day out of every -4, if you want your benefits I’m sure you can keep that 1 day free. 

You are missing the point. Currently people have no scheduled expectation to either attend in person or over the phone. As and when they are expected to then they should be informed. You cant be penalised for not attending an appointment you have no knowledge of. I doubt many people have spent the day waiting for a phone call once a fortnight over the last few months incase they get a call.

Sounds like you want it all your way and have no consequences? 

Thats correct, i dont think someone should be sanctioned for not being at home to receive a call they didnt know was going to happen.

I wouldn't expect a Decision Maker to impose a sanction for missing an appointment that wasn't correctly and appropriately notified to a claimant.

Plus no one is suggesting that. 

Then why did you respond to a post of mine basically saying the same thing with the comment, its sounds like you want everything your own way?

poppy12345

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

TheShape said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

This guidance has had a slight update so I’m thinking for the foreseeable anyway it looks like you will be asked to attend in exceptional circumstances. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-already-getting-benefits

if its over the phone then they surely still have to give you an appointment. you cant be expected to be in all day everyday monday to friday on the off chance they could call. although i suspect it may just continue to be in the form of the odd courtesy call rather than a set fortnightly of right what have you done to look for work.

I speak to my mum, relatives and friends that still claim JSA and they say all there courtesy calls have been on their usual day of signing so you wouldn’t need to be available everyday of the week. 

As the email my mum received suggests, there is still support there if you need it and you can be expected to attend a JC in exceptional circumstances but even the work coaches are pointing out, even though the opening of job centres are happening it’s not going to be business as usual for a while yet. 

Even if just your usual signing day if you aren't expecting it you may not be in.

You are only required to sign 1 day out of every -4, if you want your benefits I’m sure you can keep that 1 day free. 

You are missing the point. Currently people have no scheduled expectation to either attend in person or over the phone. As and when they are expected to then they should be informed. You cant be penalised for not attending an appointment you have no knowledge of. I doubt many people have spent the day waiting for a phone call once a fortnight over the last few months incase they get a call.

Sounds like you want it all your way and have no consequences? 

Thats correct, i dont think someone should be sanctioned for not being at home to receive a call they didnt know was going to happen.

I wouldn't expect a Decision Maker to impose a sanction for missing an appointment that wasn't correctly and appropriately notified to a claimant.

Plus no one is suggesting that. 

Then why did you respond to a post of mine basically saying the same thing with the comment, its sounds like you want everything your own way?

The only person i can see that wants that is yourself. You've responded every evening with questions and people have answered you, yet you still won't let it rest.

donnajunkie

poppy12345 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

TheShape said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

This guidance has had a slight update so I’m thinking for the foreseeable anyway it looks like you will be asked to attend in exceptional circumstances. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-already-getting-benefits

if its over the phone then they surely still have to give you an appointment. you cant be expected to be in all day everyday monday to friday on the off chance they could call. although i suspect it may just continue to be in the form of the odd courtesy call rather than a set fortnightly of right what have you done to look for work.

I speak to my mum, relatives and friends that still claim JSA and they say all there courtesy calls have been on their usual day of signing so you wouldn’t need to be available everyday of the week. 

As the email my mum received suggests, there is still support there if you need it and you can be expected to attend a JC in exceptional circumstances but even the work coaches are pointing out, even though the opening of job centres are happening it’s not going to be business as usual for a while yet. 

Even if just your usual signing day if you aren't expecting it you may not be in.

You are only required to sign 1 day out of every -4, if you want your benefits I’m sure you can keep that 1 day free. 

You are missing the point. Currently people have no scheduled expectation to either attend in person or over the phone. As and when they are expected to then they should be informed. You cant be penalised for not attending an appointment you have no knowledge of. I doubt many people have spent the day waiting for a phone call once a fortnight over the last few months incase they get a call.

Sounds like you want it all your way and have no consequences? 

Thats correct, i dont think someone should be sanctioned for not being at home to receive a call they didnt know was going to happen.

I wouldn't expect a Decision Maker to impose a sanction for missing an appointment that wasn't correctly and appropriately notified to a claimant.

Plus no one is suggesting that. 

Then why did you respond to a post of mine basically saying the same thing with the comment, its sounds like you want everything your own way?

The only person i can see that wants that is yourself. You've responded every evening with questions and people have answered you, yet you still won't let it rest.

They took issue with something then later implied they agree with what they took issue with. I spotted this and have asked why. That is all.

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poppy12345 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

TheShape said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

donnajunkie said:

MarkN88 said:

This guidance has had a slight update so I’m thinking for the foreseeable anyway it looks like you will be asked to attend in exceptional circumstances. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-already-getting-benefits

if its over the phone then they surely still have to give you an appointment. you cant be expected to be in all day everyday monday to friday on the off chance they could call. although i suspect it may just continue to be in the form of the odd courtesy call rather than a set fortnightly of right what have you done to look for work.

I speak to my mum, relatives and friends that still claim JSA and they say all there courtesy calls have been on their usual day of signing so you wouldn’t need to be available everyday of the week. 

As the email my mum received suggests, there is still support there if you need it and you can be expected to attend a JC in exceptional circumstances but even the work coaches are pointing out, even though the opening of job centres are happening it’s not going to be business as usual for a while yet. 

Even if just your usual signing day if you aren't expecting it you may not be in.

You are only required to sign 1 day out of every -4, if you want your benefits I’m sure you can keep that 1 day free. 

You are missing the point. Currently people have no scheduled expectation to either attend in person or over the phone. As and when they are expected to then they should be informed. You cant be penalised for not attending an appointment you have no knowledge of. I doubt many people have spent the day waiting for a phone call once a fortnight over the last few months incase they get a call.

Sounds like you want it all your way and have no consequences? 

Thats correct, i dont think someone should be sanctioned for not being at home to receive a call they didnt know was going to happen.

I wouldn't expect a Decision Maker to impose a sanction for missing an appointment that wasn't correctly and appropriately notified to a claimant.

Plus no one is suggesting that. 

Then why did you respond to a post of mine basically saying the same thing with the comment, its sounds like you want everything your own way?

The only person i can see that wants that is yourself. You've responded every evening with questions and people have answered you, yet you still won't let it rest.

Exactly! ....