Work Choice Programme.

I claim ESA in come related ; wrag group. Have severe rheumatoid arthritis. Look out to Mum, whom
has mixed dementia. We share the care with my 2 sisters, whom both work. The Jobcentre suggest
I claim Carer`s Allowance, but I tell them I am unable to do 35 hours per week, due to my condition and hence we share the care. My sister`s boyfriend does also put in some hours looking
out to Mum every week. My advisor wants to place me on this Work Choice. Not
Work Programme. It is intensive and requires 3 sessions per week. I am unable to commit, due to Mum. They want to get me back into 16 hours paid work per week. I certainly do not want
Mum to go in to a home until the time comes when she does not recognise us; has loosed it.
I feel very strongly about this. Mum lives alone. Forgotton how to cook. what day, date and time it is. Forgets to take her meds if none of us are there to prompt her. Repeats incessantly.
I am only willing to start the Work Choice , when Mum has gone into a home and this could
be next year ; who knows. Any advice ? Many Thanks, J.

Many Thanks Gordon,
Yes, I am in the WRAG group. ESA and income related and DLA
low rate care award.
Carer`s Allowance ; 35 hours, and my dis` advisor tells me this includes sleeping over
in these 35 hours per week.
Other possibility is Carer`s Credit ; 20 hours per week. Again, these hours includes
sleeping over at Mum`s place.
I realise one does not get payment for C.C. Only I.S. stamps.
Dis` advisor , at Jobcentre is mailing Pluss , the Work Choice, asking if they can be
flexible with their weekly sessions, due to looking out to Mum and The RA condition.
If I do volunteer to go on it.
Anything further to add ?
Many Thanks, J.