WFI's and the Decision maker.

Does anyone know how frequently the WFI's are when you are appealing to be put in the support group from the WRAG. For instance, it you have one the end of April would the next one be the end of May, roughly 4 weeks later, or every six weeks, etc..? After the first interview does the person interviewing tell you roughly when the next one will be?

One other question, if you get a call from the Decision maker about why you are appealing do you have to answer it? I am asking this because I very rarely answer the phone because of severe OCD. Any help with either of these issues would be most appreciated. Thanks.

If u speak to your WFI person, and explain what is happening re your appeal, he or she may suggest no need for WFI's until appeal sorted out.That happened with mine, so this may help you.
Re DM I did not have a phonecall judt bumph in post. Still awaiting the proper paperwork to arrive.
Good luck

ROSIE75 wrote:

Does anyone know how frequently the WFI's are when you are appealing to be put in the support group from the WRAG. For instance, it you have one the end of April would the next one be the end of May, roughly 4 weeks later, or every six weeks, etc..? After the first interview does the person interviewing tell you roughly when the next one will be?

One other question, if you get a call from the Decision maker about why you are appealing do you have to answer it? I am asking this because I very rarely answer the phone because of severe OCD. Any help with either of these issues would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Hi R75,

They will usually let you know if and when they want to see you again, after the initial WFI.

See :

Work Focussed Interviews

&

Work Programme

&

Do I have to attend WFIs while I appeal?

You do not have to talk to the DWP DM on the phone if you do not wish to, see :

Answering a phone call from the DWP or ATOS

You should consider, taking into account your personal circumstances, whether it may be beneficial to speak to the DM on the phone.

bro58

To Pussycatsmum and Bro58, thanks for your advice.