Pathways to Work...no longer??

Today I attended my appointment for my Pathways to Work WFI no 3. I was expecting the adviser to have arranged a work placement for me into some voluntary work experience say one day a week. However, when I arrived the adviser sat me down and explained that Pathways to Work is ceasing in March as part of the government cuts. Therefore I was not 'interviewed' today and won't be called to attend again. The office I attend is closing down. What happens now? Anyone else heard about this??

They're setting up a new scheme and companies and charities are currently putting in bids to run it. It has run into difficulties because a number of bidders has pulled out because they feel that the amount offered by the government isn't enough to make it viable.

I am going to a PtoW this Friday, is this definite? Do you know anything more? thank you.

www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/work-prog-itt.pdf

Just wondered what other people make of the data on pages 24 and 25

I find it either complete wishful thinking on behalf of the DWP or just bloody scary!

Best wishes,
Rachel

thanks Gordon. I have called JC, but the advisor I am to see is not in. Will call again. I have not received any questionnaires (ESA50?) about my health problems and their impact - is that right?? thanks so much.