Housing Association Customer Assurance Panel

Hello,

I have been asked to sit on Plus Dane Housing Association - Customer Assurance Panel. This involves 8 annual teams meetings for which I would be expected to read and understand a briefing pack. There are also 2 awaydays visiting sites in the estate of Plus Dane Housing Association.

I am recieving PIP high rate care and mobility, UC and new style ESA.

My question is - in the current climate of demonisation of those of us with disabilities would this voluntary unpaid role be considered evidence of ability to work? I would so much like to be able to "put something back' but fear The department of W&P reaction. Time was this would be encouraged and considered therapeutic. Sad how times have changed.

Thanks in advance for any wisdom and guidance.

Nick.

Hey Gary,
Thanks for your response. I don't quite understand though. Just to clarify the 8 meetings are virtual, that I can do unless I cannot because of pain or other health issues. Being mostly virtual would make it an achievable aim I think.

The 2 in person meetings would be more problematic but the Housing Association would support and fund a carer and travel costs.
My worry is that the DWP will consider this as an ability to work. Don't get me wrong, I would love to work but I know my physical limitations don't realistically let me.

Although I would love to join the panel, having done all the heartache and stress of getting my benefits sorted I think it is just a potential problem like sitting on an unexploded bomb.

All advice welcome.
Thanks again

Nicholas