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9 years 1 month ago - 9 years 1 month ago #131882 by annemarie pearce
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hi,i am on high and high dla,they have renewed my esa but kept me in the work related group,i hadnt heard from them in 2 years and thought i was in support group.i have written and asked to be placed in support group as i have various medical coditions.however i was caleed into the manatory meeting with an advisor last week ,which i attended,but although i stated my health was not good,he gave me an interview this week with the national careers service,i did ring esa to make sure they recieved my letter,but there was differing oppinions as to wether i should attend this interview,one adviser said it wasnt on the system so wasnt madatory ,but the letter says i may get money stopped if i dont go any advice
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9 years 1 month ago #131918 by Gordon
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The critical question is whether the appointment is mandatory or not, if it is and you fail to attend then your benefit can and likely will be sanctioned, if it is then then the sanction remains in place until the requirement is met. If the course is only run every month or even longer, then you may be sanctioned for a month or more.
My understanding is that any letter requiring mandatory activity by a claimant must clearly identify that the activity is mandatory, it is not impossible that all letters from the JC+ on the subject or activities include a paragraph referring to the penalties for failing to carry out a mandated activity whether the actual letter is in regard to a mandated activity or not.
My recommendation is that you try and contact your advisor again to see whether it is or not.
I am afraid that even though you have asked for the Decision to place you in the WRAG to be looked at again, while you remain in the WRAG you are required to carry out all reasonable activities that your advisor requires of you.
Gordon
The critical question is whether the appointment is mandatory or not, if it is and you fail to attend then your benefit can and likely will be sanctioned, if it is then then the sanction remains in place until the requirement is met. If the course is only run every month or even longer, then you may be sanctioned for a month or more.
My understanding is that any letter requiring mandatory activity by a claimant must clearly identify that the activity is mandatory, it is not impossible that all letters from the JC+ on the subject or activities include a paragraph referring to the penalties for failing to carry out a mandated activity whether the actual letter is in regard to a mandated activity or not.
My recommendation is that you try and contact your advisor again to see whether it is or not.
I am afraid that even though you have asked for the Decision to place you in the WRAG to be looked at again, while you remain in the WRAG you are required to carry out all reasonable activities that your advisor requires of you.
Gordon
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