× Members

Skills for employment

More
7 years 4 months ago #174295 by craig41
Skills for employment was created by craig41
I have recently been informed by the DWP that my next medical isnt for another 2 yrs, which i was surprised to hear.Its 3 yrs this month since i last won my appeal, so thought i would be due one.
Even though my consultant says i am "not fit for work" I am thinking about gaining some new skills for when I am.This could mean voluntary work for a few hours each day,learning new skills etc.I have made myself an appointment at the "Work Company" part of the Skills for Employment, but I am now wondering if somehow this will cause the DWP to bring my medical forward. I have expressed my fears to the Work Company who assure me that they are totally independent from the Job Centre and DWP .Can anyone please advise?

Thanks in advance

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
7 years 4 months ago #174331 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Skills for employment
Craig

There are two issues to be aware of.

It's only voluntary work if the job has no prospect of payment, some jobs are unpaid but would normally be paid if done by an employee and therefore are not counted as voluntary. If it's not voluntary then it would come under the heading of Permitted Work. Usually work for a charity is classed as voluntary.

The work must not contradict the limitations that you stated on your ESA50, as a deliberately silly example; if you took work serving in a charity shop and you have Social Anxiety then this would be seen as contradictory.

Starting Voluntary of Permitted Work should not result in a reassessment being started, but those assessing you will know about the work (certainly any PW) and will consider it as part of the assessment.

Although you are not specifically required to inform the DWP if you start Voluntary work it may be worth you doing so to prevent problems. You have to tell them about PW.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
7 years 4 months ago #174343 by poppysammy
Replied by poppysammy on topic Skills for employment
Who is this work company? I'm very,very interested as I'm missing working!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
7 years 4 months ago #174432 by craig41
Replied by craig41 on topic Skills for employment
Thanks Gordon for your advice, much appreciated

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
7 years 4 months ago #174433 by craig41
Replied by craig41 on topic Skills for employment

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: GordonGaryBISCatherineWendyKellygreekqueenpeterKatherineSuper UserjimmckChris
We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.