esa work programme

[sj01]

Hi can some one tell me what is mandatory.

I was told that I have to attend voluntary work that suits my illness, maybe work from home and also go on a course in the new year. he said this was mandatory.

He told me that these are new rules and to ask citizens advice if I didn't believe him.

I cant find anything on the internet that says what is supposed to happen.

Thanks in advance.

[osdset]

Hi can some one tell me what is mandatory.

I was told that I have to attend voluntary work that suits my illness, maybe work from home and also go on a course in the new year. he said this was mandatory.

He told me that these are new rules and to ask citizens advice if I didn't believe him.

I cant find anything on the internet that says what is supposed to happen.

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Mandatory ESA participants - All mandatory ESA participants (regardless of whether they have opted for early entry) can be required to undertake work-related activity that is reasonable in their circumstances. You can support ESA participants to apply for and take up work, but you may not mandate these participants to apply for jobs, undertake medical treatment, take up work or unpaid work experience.

 

From the DWP Work Programme Provider guidance chapter 2

Read the whole PDF file here http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wp-pg-chapter-2.pdf

[sj01]

Hi thanks for the reply.

Is there anywhere I can find out how often or how many times I need to see my provider.

Is there a set of rules they have to stick to on how often I must see them?

The provider has obviously lied to me about the voluntary work being mandatory which I find unbelievable.

[Mr.P]

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/supplying-dwp/what-we-buy/welfare-to-work-services/provider-guidance/work-programme-provider.shtml details the processed a provider should be following. However, most seem to think they can make it up as they go along. Also worth reading the Live Memos for additional information.

 

There is no hard and fast rule about how often you should get an appointment - For some, it seems like it is weekly, for others, one appointment every six months.