I understand that as from 3rd December, ESA claimants and participants in the Work Related Activity Group can be mandated to participate in community benefit work placements. (See link, below.)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/work-programme-memo-082.pdf
Does anyone know how long, generally, these placements last?
I suffer from M.E. (a.k.a. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). I could, however, cope with a work focused interview or, maybe, a one-day course (with a struggle), but, time-wise, anything beyond this, could cause a serious deterioration in my illness.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/work-programme-memo-082.pdf
Does anyone know how long, generally, these placements last?
I suffer from M.E. (a.k.a. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). I could, however, cope with a work focused interview or, maybe, a one-day course (with a struggle), but, time-wise, anything beyond this, could cause a serious deterioration in my illness.