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2 days 15 hours ago #298858 by ScotD23
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Hi My son has been on I belive income related ESA since around 2015 , and also PIP, since that time his health hasn't improved any, has got much worse.
We received the m,migration letter, completed the online parts and managed with difficultly to get him to the id check at the jobcentre, that was done briefly. He now has a commitment telephone call to take. The stress of the last part was too much for him and still trying to settle frpm that, so a bit concerned about the call, it;' a struggle for us to notice these online notifications in time when they are so short notice compared to the letters that used to be sent.
Anyway he is in the work related group, even though it probably should have been support, and was told at the job centre he wouldn't; have to go there again given the group he was in, We are wondering what kind of questions to expect on the commitment call or if it will be in some ways like an assessment? Are there quaestions on how he lives daily etc?
Many thanks for any advice
David
We received the m,migration letter, completed the online parts and managed with difficultly to get him to the id check at the jobcentre, that was done briefly. He now has a commitment telephone call to take. The stress of the last part was too much for him and still trying to settle frpm that, so a bit concerned about the call, it;' a struggle for us to notice these online notifications in time when they are so short notice compared to the letters that used to be sent.
Anyway he is in the work related group, even though it probably should have been support, and was told at the job centre he wouldn't; have to go there again given the group he was in, We are wondering what kind of questions to expect on the commitment call or if it will be in some ways like an assessment? Are there quaestions on how he lives daily etc?
Many thanks for any advice
David
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2 days 9 hours ago #298865 by David
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Hi ScotD23
As your son has been determined to have LCW ( limited capability for work ) he will be in the UC Work Preparation group. His Work Coach may prescribe activities that include:
attending a skills assessment
preparing a CV
improving personal presentation
participating in an employment
programme
developing a business plan
researching childcare costs and
provision
He will be asked to have a meeting with his Work Coach once every 3 months.
As his health condition has deteriorated it would be appropriate to request another DWP medical examination ( WCA ) so that he may hopefully be placed in the Support/LCWRA Group and not have to see a Work Coach. Also it is widely anticipated that the government is going to make it more difficult to be placed in the Support Group so that now is a good time to do this.
Let me know how you get on.
David
As your son has been determined to have LCW ( limited capability for work ) he will be in the UC Work Preparation group. His Work Coach may prescribe activities that include:
attending a skills assessment
preparing a CV
improving personal presentation
participating in an employment
programme
developing a business plan
researching childcare costs and
provision
He will be asked to have a meeting with his Work Coach once every 3 months.
As his health condition has deteriorated it would be appropriate to request another DWP medical examination ( WCA ) so that he may hopefully be placed in the Support/LCWRA Group and not have to see a Work Coach. Also it is widely anticipated that the government is going to make it more difficult to be placed in the Support Group so that now is a good time to do this.
Let me know how you get on.
David
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2 days 1 hour ago #298878 by ScotD23
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Thank you, I take it another assessment would be something we should discuss on the call?
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2 days 30 minutes ago #298882 by David
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Hi ScotD23
Work Coaches are renown for misunderstanding Benefits administration. I would send a Journal Message requesting that a UC50 be posted to you/your son but from the drop down list choose A Payment. Your message will be sent to a UC case manager who will hopefully action it and reply.
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Work Coaches are renown for misunderstanding Benefits administration. I would send a Journal Message requesting that a UC50 be posted to you/your son but from the drop down list choose A Payment. Your message will be sent to a UC case manager who will hopefully action it and reply.
David
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1 day 41 minutes ago #298927 by ScotD23
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If we request the UC50 for another assessment, would that affect his current benefit while that is pending? thanks
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1 day 30 minutes ago #298929 by David
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Hi ScotD23
The posting out and processing of a UC50 has no effect on current Benefits payments.
Hope this helps.
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The posting out and processing of a UC50 has no effect on current Benefits payments.
Hope this helps.
David
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