UC LCWRA journal message from job center

Hi Yesuf

This is a normal occurrence at present and the reason for it you will find below. Yes you can ignore the invitation completely because being in the LCWRA group means that you cannot be sanctioned.

"PATHWAYS TO WORK advisers are now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain to offer voluntary support to claimants whose universal credit includes an LCWRA element
However, the DWP advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted

The DWP has announced that 'Pathways to Work advisers' are now based in every jobcentre in Great Britain offering voluntary support to universal credit claimants whose award includes a limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) element.

Confirming that 1,000 specialist jobcentre staff have been redeployed to take up the posts, the government says that more than 10,000 people have already taken up the offer of monthly tailored appointments, and that 'thousands more are expected over the coming weeks', although it advises that those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions, and those treated under the Special Rules for End of Life, will not be contacted.

Support offered by the advisers includes -

helping individuals identify and overcome obstacles which may be stopping them from moving towards or into work;
people being directed to government employment support programmes like Connect to Work, which provides personalised job-search assistance, employer engagement and on and off the job support, and WorkWell, which combines medical help with career guidance; and
signposting to 'work placed' training schemes in sectors including construction, hospitality and manufacturing, or offered skills training in programmes such as IT or HGV driving.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said -

'Two million people stuck on benefits with no opportunities, no help and no prospects is the shocking inheritance we must tackle.

I’m determined to give people the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy, and help them move into good, secure jobs.

These dedicated staff are key to unlocking work for tens of thousands of people as we get on with our plan to get Britain working, ensure our welfare system is fit for the future and deliver economic growth, as part of our Plan for Change.'

For more information, see Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits from gov.uk"

David