Omg

[scoobyd]

Just got a letter from the stupid dole I've got to go on a work programme for 2 weeks every day till 5 my son finishes school at 3 there's nobody to mind him what do they expect me to do its mandatory can't leave him on his own till then

[Hidden]

Oh scoobyd

What a shambles & what are they thinking !

I also find letters always come at weekends when no where is open to ask for advise !

I no these things they say are mandatory , but surely not if it means leaving your kids home alone

Nothing can be done till Monday but then you need to phone them & explain the situation

They may say is there an after school club etc , so be prepared to have your answers , which you can keep simple by saying no to everything if thats what you want

If you get no where with them , maybe the CAB may be able to help if you contacted them

I would never suggest googling health problems , but you could google this & see if anyone else has been in this position & what they did , worth a try

Someone may have some good advise in a bit when they see your post on here , I hope so

I no its not easy , but try & say , I cant deal with this till Monday , so put it to one side & if at all possible dont let it spoil the weekend

Only one more thought , would your GP , write a sick note or letter on your behalf saying you are not ready for this at the moment

Let us no how you go on

Love

whywhy

xxx

[scoobyd in reply to Hidden]

God knows I can phone them Monday and see what they say. There isn't flipping jobs any way it's just another stupid idea the government come up with I never leave him any way alone and he's not coming home himself and staying in the house thanks x

[Hidden in reply to scoobyd]

I would be just the same & I agree with everything you say

See what happens Monday , but maybe have a look on google , people might have written their experiences if you can find anything & might give you some tips

Let us no how it goes

xxx

[scoobyd]

Thanks I'm going to phone them Monday I could go in the morning there just stupid I've already told them I have a child I had to go late last week and changed my appointment so they do know

[Hidden]

Scooby this sounds like a standard letter which doesn't take into account individual circumstances. I am sure if you let them know your situation they will sort something out,. After all you can't be the only person on the programme with dependant children can you? xx

[scoobyd in reply to Hidden]

No and I've just thought it's the school holidays that week also grr

[knowles8586]

how bloody stupid are they!

[LadySaabra]

Hi scoobyd

I'm sure they'll be a bit more flexible...or they could always pay for your childcare

[scoobyd in reply to LadySaabra]

Hopefully this has made my anxiety worse. The 1st week he can go my daughters. So I know he will be ok

[Hidden]

I hope your Monday phone call goes well for you. I'm sure the dss doesn't listen to anything people say, they are so policy led that they forget people are people with lives. Take care xxx

[Jeffju]

It is probably a standard letter taking no account of people's individual circumstances.... and wouldn't that be just typical!! I am in NZ and know it is illegal here to leave a child under 14 years alone..... probably the same in the UK. So they can't make you stay until 5 otherwise you will be a leaving an underage child on their own. Naughty negligent parent!! Sort them out on Monday and if you have no satisfaction, my daughter who is a manager, told me 'to escalate your call' which means you want to speak to someone in a higher position. I did this once and it worked, truly. Good luck. Julie xx