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  • earlofsilversea
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14 years 3 weeks ago #32769 by earlofsilversea
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My 1st post..i have been on disability for 5 years and also IB.. today i have had a letter from DWP with an appointment arranged for next friday at the local job centre..
however i have not been re assessed by any Doctor as to my ongoing health problems. My dilemma is that the wording on this letter seems to suggest i am fit and ready to work.
Could someone please tell me this is the correct protocol.. i assumed the medical would have come first ..
needless to say i am sick with worry ..thanky ou kind people for any advice you may offer..thanks EoS :(

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14 years 3 weeks ago #32773 by DRAGON2009
Replied by DRAGON2009 on topic Re:Job Centre meeting
without identifying your name, what is the actual wording of the letter ?

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14 years 3 weeks ago #32795 by Survivor
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Could it be for a Work Focussed Interview? If so, you must attend unless they agree to waive or defer the interview. If you don't attend without their agreeing that you won't, you can lose some of your benefits.

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14 years 3 weeks ago #32799 by DRAGON2009
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Need to know what the letter says or its not really possible to give an opinion on its gravity or alternatively routine status

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  • earlofsilversea
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14 years 3 weeks ago #32809 by earlofsilversea
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hi thanks for the response here is the letter

i am your personal adviser, i am writing to arrange a meeting . our records show you are due a meeting.
at the meeting we will discuss your current circumstances and what further help we can give you.if you do not attend your benefit may be affected.
our aim is to improve your chances of finding work. now or in the future.we want to meke sure you get the best possible support.As your PA i can offer advice on jobs,i can also give you info re financial help should you decide to take a job,


thats the basics.. thanks again Eos

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14 years 3 weeks ago #32812 by Survivor
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It sounds very much like a WFI. You have to attend and participate, but you don't have to do anything that you agree in the plan you draw up.

You can ask to have the meeting deferred or waived (people on ESA can only get it deferred). If you phone up to get it deferred or waived, make a note of who you speak to and write a confirmatory letter.

You never know, though, you may find the interview helpful if you think that at some point in the future you may be well enough to work.

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