The end of CWP and MWA

[LazyToucan]

What with CWP and MWA referals due to end on March 31st, do we think we will see a increased push to place people on these schemes before that date?

[Mr.P]

If the DWP are under pressure to save money in the last month or so of the financial year, then the answer would be yes. If they are trying to find ways of maxing out their budget so that they can push for an increase or just maintain parity, then expect a rush in the final few weeks.

[citizenB]

https://johnnyvoid.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/workfare-abandoned-mandatory-work-activity-and-community-work-placements-both-to-be-scrapped/

 

http://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=4535

[LazyToucan]

https://johnnyvoid.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/workfare-abandoned-mandatory-work-activity-and-community-work-placements-both-to-be-scrapped/

 

http://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=4535

 

Thanks for the links. Had seen the boycottworkfare.org one, but not the other.

[citizenB]

[ripples]

You can guarantee when those end there will be worse things to take their place....

[jasta11]

If the DWP are under pressure to save money in the last month or so of the financial year, then the answer would be yes. If they are trying to find ways of maxing out their budget so that they can push for an increase or just maintain parity, then expect a rush in the final few weeks.

 

I can vouch for that. At Groundworks, new inductions are held every Monday & Wednesday as they frantically try to get as many people starting the course so they can claim their Attachment Fees.

 

Oddly enough, it's benefitting me as being without placement, I have to spent 4 days a week there doing jobsearch to the tune of 30 hours. What happens is, after the induction the new starters are required to do some jobsearch..and there aren't enough computers available so the '30 hours jobsearch' people get sent home On induction days we're often sent home after 45 mins - which is a lot better than a full day. Every cloud has a silver lining.

 

...and it's going to get more packed as the cut-off deadline approaches.

[Lapsed Workaholic]

I hope you complain vehemently about the lack of attention you are getting, Jasta.