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1 day 6 hours ago #312722 by GoingDownFighting
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I received this in my UC Journal today. (Names redacted) I am in receipt of Universal Credit but have never been asked to attend an interview before as I have a long term disability which has put me in what was previously the support group on ESA. I migrated from ESA last year.
Is it safe to ignore this?
Thanks in advance.
"Apologies, if you have already received this message
Hi, my name is ***** from ***** Jobcentre.
Would you like to have a chat about how I can help you?
We can talk about how I can support you. And we can identify things you can do to help you take the next steps –
but only when you’re ready to.
This chat is voluntary for you. It will not cause us to reassess your capability for work. The amount of Universal Credit you receive will not change.
If you want to know more, please reply to this journal message. I will arrange to contact you at a convenient time.
Regards ***** "
Is it safe to ignore this?
Thanks in advance.
"Apologies, if you have already received this message
Hi, my name is ***** from ***** Jobcentre.
Would you like to have a chat about how I can help you?
We can talk about how I can support you. And we can identify things you can do to help you take the next steps –
but only when you’re ready to.
This chat is voluntary for you. It will not cause us to reassess your capability for work. The amount of Universal Credit you receive will not change.
If you want to know more, please reply to this journal message. I will arrange to contact you at a convenient time.
Regards ***** "
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3 hours 59 minutes ago #312741 by David
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Replied by David on topic 'Invitation' letter for interview from Jobcentre
Hi GoingDownFighting
Yes you can ignore it if you are in the Support/LCWRA group. Here is the DWP press release explaining what is going on:-
Pathways to Work advisers now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain to offer voluntary support to claimants whose universal credit includes an LCWRA element
However, the DWP advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted
The DWP has announced that 'Pathways to Work advisers' are now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain offering voluntary support to universal credit claimants whose award includes a limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) element.
Confirming that 1,000 specialist jobcentre staff have been redeployed to take up the posts, the government says that more than 10,000 people have already taken up the offer of monthly tailored appointments, and that 'thousands more are expected over the coming weeks', although it advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under the Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted.
Support offered by the advisers includes -
helping individuals identify and overcome obstacles which may be stopping them from moving towards or into work;
people being directed to government employment support programmes like Connect to Work, which provides personalised job-search assistance, employer engagement and on and off the job support, and WorkWell, which combines medical help with career guidance; and
signposting to 'work placed' training schemes in sectors including construction, hospitality and manufacturing, or offered skills training in programmes such as IT or HGV driving.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said -
'Two million people stuck on benefits with no opportunities, no help and no prospects is the shocking inheritance we must tackle.
I’m determined to give people the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy, and help them move into good, secure jobs.
These dedicated staff are key to unlocking work for tens of thousands of people as we get on with our plan to get Britain working, ensure our welfare system is fit for the future and deliver economic growth, as part of our Plan for Change.'
For more information, see Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits from gov.uk
David
Yes you can ignore it if you are in the Support/LCWRA group. Here is the DWP press release explaining what is going on:-
Pathways to Work advisers now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain to offer voluntary support to claimants whose universal credit includes an LCWRA element
However, the DWP advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted
The DWP has announced that 'Pathways to Work advisers' are now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain offering voluntary support to universal credit claimants whose award includes a limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) element.
Confirming that 1,000 specialist jobcentre staff have been redeployed to take up the posts, the government says that more than 10,000 people have already taken up the offer of monthly tailored appointments, and that 'thousands more are expected over the coming weeks', although it advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under the Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted.
Support offered by the advisers includes -
helping individuals identify and overcome obstacles which may be stopping them from moving towards or into work;
people being directed to government employment support programmes like Connect to Work, which provides personalised job-search assistance, employer engagement and on and off the job support, and WorkWell, which combines medical help with career guidance; and
signposting to 'work placed' training schemes in sectors including construction, hospitality and manufacturing, or offered skills training in programmes such as IT or HGV driving.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said -
'Two million people stuck on benefits with no opportunities, no help and no prospects is the shocking inheritance we must tackle.
I’m determined to give people the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy, and help them move into good, secure jobs.
These dedicated staff are key to unlocking work for tens of thousands of people as we get on with our plan to get Britain working, ensure our welfare system is fit for the future and deliver economic growth, as part of our Plan for Change.'
For more information, see Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits from gov.uk
David
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