ESA WRAG sanctions/work programme

[Butterfly9]

See OP previous thread http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?375281-ESA-WRAG-sanctions-work-programme&p=4079216#post4079216

 

Thank you 45002

 

Of course, we hope we can phone to re-arrange, if need be, I just wanted to be aware of the cirumstances if things don't go to plan. And to be aware of what we can do, if things go badly. After all, with my husband having a lot of appointments each week, I find it difficult to imagine he will be able to go to these appointments, and do as they ask, if they are even slightly unreasonable or not so understanding.

 

I'm just hoping for the best.

 

Thank you for the replies.

[ims21]

Two threads merged for the same issue. Please keep to one thread

[Butterfly9]

Well I was asking 2 separate questions, one about the appointments and what will be expected of hubby, which was answered in the first thread and the other was to find out whether a sanction means couples rate would be sanctioned or just the single person, which hasn't been answered....

 

I'm happy to keep both questions in the same thread though...

[ims21]

It just means that the whole subject is kept together which avoids possible duplication of replies and may also help others in the future if all of the subject matter is under one roof.

[Butterfly9]

It just means that the whole subject is kept together which avoids possible duplication of replies and may also help others in the future if all of the subject matter is under one roof.

 

Makes sense, thank you

[Butterfly9]

So does anyone know if it will be the couples rate that will be taken off us, or just my other half part?

 

Also, can he refuse to be put on the work programme/work placements until his counselling has finished?

[flumps1976]

I don't know about the rates that can be sanctioned sorry but work program is mandatory so can't be delayed/deferred once the customer is eligible to be referred.

[fightingback99]

butterfly, appreciate you are worried on behalf of your husband. But going to the interview allows the advisor to evaluate whether your hubbie would be suitable to be mandated onto the work programme. And from all you've said seems pretty obvious he won't be, especially with him having to attend his therapy meetings which will hopefully get him well. As other posters have said at the first interview if it's obvious someone isn't ready to be mandated, they won't be, as there's no point and no financial bonus incentive for them to do so..

 

Only by going to this first interview can you put a stop to the worry about what might, happen and all the ifs and buts. Often the unknown is a lot more scary and worrying than what actually happens.

[Butterfly9]

@fightingback99

Thank you for your post, you are right, 100% right. I guess I am just expecting that the job center will fail us and my hubby will indeed be forced onto something and have to stop all other support to do so.

 

Thank you again, you've helped a huge amount. Let's just hope they have the same view as you.