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Work focused interviews for partners of working age benefit recipients

The Act introduces work-focused interviews for partners of people receiving working-age benefits, affecting around half a million partners with and without children. The Government’s strategy for reforming the system of support for working age people is based on the principle of work for those who can and support for those who cannot.

  • The key aim of the interview is to encourage partners of working age benefit recipients (JSA(IB), IS, IB and SDA) to see work as a realistic option; to build upon their skills and potential and help the individual tackle any obstacles to work; and inform them of the support on offer to find work through, for example, the New Deal for Partners.
     
  • No obligation to take up help or to find work. Partners will receive individual personalised support and advice through their own personal adviser to find the best way into work where that is possible.
     

 

 

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