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    • @BankFodder sorry for the delay and thank you for the lengthy reply. Yes, I agree. It's a small business and the guy is very very decent. I know someone else said my priority shouldn't be worrying whether he gets shafted but I'm not here to try and screw him over because I feel like if someone behaves decently and gets exploited, they might not behave so kindly in the future. I know DX mentioned he thinks I've caused the issue by leaving multiple instructions, but I have already explained why and both instructions were to leave it with a neighbour and there was nothing advising the driver to abandon the parcel on my doorstep. I don't think leaving it there could be considered a safe place.  I am still waiting on the retailer to respond. Ultimately, I wanted to know how he would proceed if DPD's response isn't favourable. I am certainly not looking to cause any problems. I just want my laptop. I will read the other posts for sure. I've been a bit preoccupied with family stuff. I have nothing in writing from DPD as I phoned them, but they did advise it should be the retailer that liaises with them. I tried contacting the driver straight after deliver via Whatsapp, as that's an option, but it said I couldn't send him a message and I have kept that log. We all know who took the parcel on our street, because that person has a history of parcel theft, but I don't have a doorbell camera or cctv. Police are refusing to intervene, despite the fact that I, along with several other people, spotted another's neighbour's parcel in said "suspect's" car and confronted her to get the parcel back. If the police had acted sooner, I might have had a better chance of getting the parcel back, but I suspect the laptop has long been sold on.  When the retailer responds, I will send him the link to this thread. Hopefully, he will benefit from the information on here as well.
    • @dx100uk none of the instructions advised them to leave the parcel on my door step and without such instructions., I'm struggling to see why they think it's ok to just dump it there.
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I'm always confused by the terminology of the system I'm in.

I'm presuming Work Focussed Interviews are those that I have with my Pathways Advisor every now and again?

This is even more confusing as I understand there are two different types of Pathways Advisor. One, I think, is provided by an outsourced company and another - my one - is part of JCP.

Now, I've got to be totally honest, my Pathways Advisor is absolutely fantastic. She understands me very well. Appreciates my needs and - more importantly - knows instinctively what I'm capable of. She really supported me when I scored Null Points with ATOSH, she was there for me when I failed my tribunal. I'm delighted that I'll be seeing her again this time round. And she verbally beats me up for not having applied for DLA as she thinks I clearly need it. [i'm still getting conflicting messages!]

I suspect that if the DWP can clone her the service will improve no end!

I desperately want to generate an income - as benefits is not even an existence [like i have to tell you guys that!] - and I find bouncing ideas off her very usefull indeed.

I strongly suspect that my only real option is working for myself and using my writing skills to generate an income. I'm happy with that and feel that - sooner or later - I'll get off this bloody treadmill...

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Rae

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Hey! I'm about to go to bed as I need to be up early to take my sister to a hospital appointment.

I am a night owl but not through medical reasons. I just love the peace and the quiet! And I used to have my own taxi busines so became adjusted to being awake all night...

Writing is a tough business to get into. Bizarrely, over the years, I've - I guess foolishly - turned down offers from various theatres and radio to write for them. But my life always seems to coral me into a position where it's the only option I have! This time round I've decided to listen. I'm about 16k words into my debut novel. Feedback is good so I'll push on with it. Long way to go yet...

Had an interesting chat with my GP today. I've been having a few problems with my legs which, initially, we'd put down to the COPD. However, suspicions are turning towards arthritis in the hips. I have to have some x-rays done which will prove or disprove this hypothosis. But, as she manipulated my legs, and I could hardly walk afterwards there may be some credence here!

How are your creative writing skills? Always happy to advise... :)

Best wishes

Rae

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Hi happhamr, I can answer a few!

1. You'd have thought, but as I'm yet to reach the giddy heights of 15 points I've effectively been on the assessment rate since Nov 2008 :( you appear to be treated as in the work activity group until - like me - you get kicked off and start all over again. Or, of course, collect 15 points...

2. Yes, if you win your appeal it is back dated up to the point of the thirteenth week of claiming. [i lost out on about 16 months of backdated benefit :( ]

3. Dunno.

4. It would be nice...

5. I go because they're fun :) but that might just be me! Plus, of course, don't forget to claim for travel...

6. They should - in an ideal DWP world - be more choreographed but aren't.

7. Only if you win at tribunal or a DM changes their mind ...

8. It's both for me, it's a real struggle trying to make ends meet on the assessment rate...

9. No apologies required :)

10. Up the revolution!

 

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Rae

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Lol, yes you are being a little mean, AAF. But that didn't stop me giggling away as I read your post!!!!

As for me book, I'll be pressing on with it and see what happens. Whilst I know the standard I can write to, it remains a tough business to get into. But I don't have many options. Whatever happens, at the very least you're welcome to a copy of the finished manuscript :D

Best wishes

Rae

 

PS: So pleased with the level of help you're getting from the RBL - remember to donate people! [Actually donating money would be just as useful...]

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Hi AAD, if you on ESA there is the Permitted Work scheme. This allows up to 16 hours per week and net earnings of up to £93 per week with no loss of ESA or HB / CTB. You can do this for up to one year. If, after that time, things don't work out you revert back to the original ESA.

I am interested in this...

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Rae

 

[Chuckled at the RBLI stalking you...]

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I was discussing this with my Pathways Advisor this week. Permitted Work includes being self-employed therefore you would be looking at a maxim net income of £4836

This is part of the Work related Activity Group to help the disabled and long-term sick into work if they are able to do something. ESA is not only for those completely unable to work. The main contradiction is that if you haven't got the magic 15 points - as I haven't [yet], then you need to supply medical certificates confirming you are unfit for work in order to ... er ... work!

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Rae

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Thanks for that LR. That clarifies things nicely. I can do Permitted Work for a year, if it doesn't work out I can't do the same again for another year.

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Rae

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Isn't that the crazy thing though? Hit 60, settle down Pops and have some pension credits. Whilst at the same time increasing the retirement age and recognising we all have to work for longer. Until, of course, you hit 60. Did someone mention Yes, Mininster? :confused::D

Best wishes - and good luck!

Rae

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Forgive me, I can't recall, have you involved your MP? [This only works, of course, if you have a decent constituency minded MP].

The point of the excercise is this: If you have a decent MP who will write on your behalf to Darra Singh or the suchlike, it then gives you direct access to the upper echelons of JCP.

It opens the door to 'further to my MPs correspondence...' etc and they have to respond.

I'm in the middle of this game myself...

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Rae

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