ESA pending appeal and backdatings

Hi SCHOPENHALIER,

That was an amusing story (I was giggling while reading it) and I admire the way you handled the staff. I've heard of business plans, building plans, back-to-work plans; but the question "do you have a plan?" would certainly have me scratching my head!

It's good that you have the interview recorded so you have evidence to support your complaint.

I would not advise anyone to get up and leave simply because the hour is up, but if you have an appointment that you would be late for if the interview overruns significantly, it's best to explain this and ask if it's OK to leave. Even if you intend to leave with or without permission, it makes sense to see if you can get permission first.

Good luck with your complaint and future interviews,

Derek

Thanks. I am trying to find a pdf where the policies of the JC in relation of the WRAG are clearly explained, do you know where to find it? I tried to google but I did not find it, also because I don't remember how this sort of thing is usually called, it's sort of a 'mission statement', but it's called something different. Any ideas?

Thanks.

Derek, thanks for the advice about permission, it makes total sense.

And yes the story was amusing At least we I got a laugh out of it.. I don't believe in curses, but the Jobcentre I go to, must be cursed. Before this last circus act, I signed on for Jobseekeer Allowance in 2010.

The same year, after applying in person at the Jobcentre, went to my first interview two weeks later, but no one could find any reference to it. It was as if I never applied. So I reapplied, got another appointment, but I was so fed up already that I never signed on for my first payment. I just gave up.

Then in 2014 I applied at the same Jobcentre for ESA, but as my last application was done in person and then 2 weeks later no one found a trace of it, kind of The Matrix, this time I posted the application, through signed special delivery.

You would think, good idea, right?

I got the envelope back after a week with a scribble on it from Royal Mail: 'REFUSED'.

By then I started wondering about a conspiracy



They are THAT bad.

hi, tomorrow is nightmare time (I have an interview) so I need to prepare for the bi-weekly battle.

It is my understanding that if I don't go to the interview, they will ''sanction'' me, i.e. they will detract the WRAG component, about £ 30. But they can't take away the standard ESA payments. Am I correct?

Also, I need to go abroad for up to 4 weeks, but no over. How does it works, do I let them know in writing?

What happens if I will not go to several interviews, other than getting sanctioned? Would the ESA stop completely?

Thanks.