tinfoilhat Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 So, to conclude, the consenus is that the redoubtable bedrock gets a job. He does two weeks at 30 hours and the next 6 weeks at 8 hours. How is going to manage in those 6 weeks? If you are bedders landlord will you let him off? Credit at tescos? I'm all for getting people into work and if it was a straight 30 week I'd march him down to sign off personally but this is 2 hours away from a zero hour contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentzler Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 You need to learn how to play the system Bedrock. Unless its cash in hand or you're earning around £15,000 gross per annum + then stay on JSA. My advice would be to get a sick note from your doctors and claim ESA for 3 months then when you fail the ATOS assessment go back onto JSA. This way you'll have less hassle / work programme from Job Centre and when on ESA you're entitled to a free bus pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDROCK Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 You need to learn how to play the system Bedrock. Unless its cash in hand or you're earning around £15,000 gross per annum + then stay on JSA. My advice would be to get a sick note from your doctors and claim ESA for 3 months then when you fail the ATOS assessment go back onto JSA. This way you'll have less hassle / work programme from Job Centre and when on ESA you're entitled to a free bus pass. I went on ESA for over a year and eventually had an appointment with someone who later concluded I had to come off, I went on it for mental health reasons may I add. But never in this time did I have a bus pass, I have pleaded to everyone about it, I am even on DLA but still cannot get one. I have had a few interviews lately and one was for 6 + hours per week, I have calculated what this equates to per month and it will be even less than I get every 2 weeks from the dole, so in essence, why sign off for self respect when I will get less per month what my 2 weeks giro will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentzler Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I went on ESA for over a year and eventually had an appointment with someone who later concluded I had to come off, I went on it for mental health reasons may I add. But never in this time did I have a bus pass, I have pleaded to everyone about it, I am even on DLA but still cannot get one. I have had a few interviews lately and one was for 6 years per week, I have calculated what this equates to per month and it will be even less than I get every 2 weeks from the dole, so in essence, why sign off for self respect when I will get less per month what my 2 weeks giro will be. The bus pass forms are available at Howden House. It just needs signing by your doctor. They've recently changed the forms to mislead people and to discourage them applying, but if you're on ESA / DLA / PIP then you'll still entitled to a free bus pass. I agree, I never suggested signing off for self respect, unless it pays the bills and you're financially better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDROCK Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 The bus pass forms are available at Howden House. It just needs signing by your doctor. They've recently changed the forms to mislead people and to discourage them applying, but if you're on ESA / DLA / PIP then you'll still entitled to a free bus pass. I agree, I never suggested signing off for self respect, unless it pays the bills and you're financially better off. Are they called bus pass forms, I shall pop in and ask them, do I need to take any ID? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Take a tent Bedders, you could be there for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDROCK Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Take a tent Bedders, you could be there for days. I have a few bin bags if that helps, and an harmonica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentzler Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Are they called bus pass forms, I shall pop in and ask them, do I need to take any ID? No ID necessary, just ask for a disability bus pass form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDROCK Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 No ID necessary, just ask for a disability bus pass form. Is the form difficult, are there certain sections that need wording right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentzler Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Is the form difficult, are there certain sections that need wording right? Don't have one myself but yes I do believe it is designed to catch people out. From memory I think it asks if you're on Higher Rate DLA, then goes onto ask why you can't drive or didn't qualify for blue badge. Its still all irrelevant though because if you claim ESA / DLA / PIP you still qualify. My advice would be to contact http://www.mhagsheffield.org.uk/ who championed it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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