Hi all,
I'm wondering if anybody can help?
I'm a carer for my Mum, it literally is a full-time job, plus I also bring up a six year old alone.
Recently I've been sent a number of appointments for the JCP that are, supposedly, for "Help & Support". However, when I get there these are nothing more than VERY thinly disguised interviews in order to try and get me back to work! It was my understanding that, because I'm a full-time carer and not the lone parent of an under-five, I would only be mandated to attend a WFI every 3 years. I have tried to broach this subject with them but they keep avoiding giving me a direct answer usually saying things like "It's in your best interests" and "in order for you to not miss out on your entitlements".
I'm not really a confrontational person but I want to make it clear that if I don't have to attend then I won't as it means leaving Mum alone for over an hour! Can anybody point me in the right direction? My head is spinning wondering what to do...
Thanks in advance, Lee.
I'm wondering if anybody can help?
I'm a carer for my Mum, it literally is a full-time job, plus I also bring up a six year old alone.
Recently I've been sent a number of appointments for the JCP that are, supposedly, for "Help & Support". However, when I get there these are nothing more than VERY thinly disguised interviews in order to try and get me back to work! It was my understanding that, because I'm a full-time carer and not the lone parent of an under-five, I would only be mandated to attend a WFI every 3 years. I have tried to broach this subject with them but they keep avoiding giving me a direct answer usually saying things like "It's in your best interests" and "in order for you to not miss out on your entitlements".
I'm not really a confrontational person but I want to make it clear that if I don't have to attend then I won't as it means leaving Mum alone for over an hour! Can anybody point me in the right direction? My head is spinning wondering what to do...
Thanks in advance, Lee.