Permitted work and ESA?

Hello there, I'm looking for some advice please. My disabled daughter has recently put in a claim for income related ESA. She is undergoing the assessment phase. In the meantime there is a possibility that she may participate in what can be described as non remunerative supported employment - provided by a provider who work with learning disabled young people. It will be arranged and funded through the local authority. My question and dilemma is as follows:

If she does this whilst waiting as the assessment phase takes place - before she is placed in one of the two groups - is there a real possibility that DWP could be influenced by her doing this and therefore placing her in the WRAG. My feeling is that she will be placed in the support group without the need for a face to face - based on her disabilities. Obviously, it could matter very significantly to her - to the tune of about £20 odd per week difference and of course the conditionality that goes with WRAG. Do you think that it would be wise to wait until the assessment period has ended until she takes up any form of "permitted work". I'm aware of long delays in the ESA assessment process. Just some general advice would be really appreciated. Thanks. Buster.

Thanks Gordon, there's some serious thinking for me to do about this. A short term gain could create mayhem for her - it would seem. To complicate things we are being told she should do this work - by her social worker - who obviously means well. However, I'm unconvinced about the social workers knowledge and understanding of the benefits system and the implications of decisions being made. Worrying times ahead I guess. Anyway, thank you once again for your considered reply.

Hi there, also, I have an ESA50 waiting to be completed by me and then to be sent to ATOS - this is regarding my daughters first ever ESA claim. My query is this: as well as filling in information for the relevant descriptors and also providing medical reports etc - to back this up; I am thinking of asking my daughter's GP for a supporting letter highlighting how her condition affects her, with the descriptors in mind. I am prepared to pay a charge if asked. Does this sound a reasonable idea and would it be useful to provide some reminders or prompting to the GP. Thanks in advance.