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of years: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/decision-makers-guide/ These 2 memos are particularly relevant: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/m-38-09.pdf http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/m-11-09.pdf Also, this Commons report on FND is informative: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmselect/cmworpen/59/5902.htm Reply Comment by inflexiblenewdeal on October 31, 2009 8:44 pm Hi Garry, Actually those do look quite interesting

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 3 Comments Updates coming – For real this time… I’ve been a bit quiet recently, as not a lot has been happening, but I’m hoping to have a few posts written and uploaded, before the end of the week. February 1, 2010 Categories:

) New Powers: Yes, it was trialed under Pathways scheme. Workfare: Seems unlikely at the moment, they need the Welfare Reform Bill to be made law before that can be brought in. Reply Comment by inflexiblenewdeal on September 23, 2009 6:25 pm That list of abbreviations is fascinating – I’m definitely keeping a copy of that on my iPod for future reference. I would hope I’m not

guidance published by DWP, here: http://www.DWP.gov.uk/supplying-DWP/what-we-buy/welfare-to-work-services/provider-guidance/flexible-new-deal-guidance.shtml Especially section 4, paragraphs 80-81. 4.80 states – When a customer is attending FND activities (including your customer meetings), it is your responsibility to ensure the customer can attend either providing transport or funding the customers travel costs. 4.81 (the really interesting one) states – Please

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 3 Comments Sometimes, all it takes, is a picture… November 13, 2009 Categories: Flexible New Deal . Tags: A4E , Action 4 Employment , Action for Employment , Flexible New Deal , FND . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 1 Comment

) New Powers: Yes, it was trialed under Pathways scheme. Workfare: Seems unlikely at the moment, they need the Welfare Reform Bill to be made law before that can be brought in. Reply Comment by inflexiblenewdeal on September 23, 2009 6:25 pm That list of abbreviations is fascinating – I’m definitely keeping a copy of that on my iPod for future reference. I would hope I’m not

for Employment , Benefits , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 2 Comments Sometimes, all it takes, is a picture… November 13, 2009 Categories: Flexible New Deal . Tags: A4E , Action 4 Employment , Action for Employment , Flexible New Deal , FND . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 1 Comment Should Ex-Offenders be sent to “regular” FND

the magic age, as far as the DWP are concerned, to tigger the higher payment rate. Reply Comment by Flexible New Deal on September 23, 2009 7:05 pm Yes the Housing Benefit situation is the strangest system… the 16-24 rate is for sharing, surely thats when you are most vulnerable, but when you turn 25 you actually get money for your own apartment. I don’t see the logic in that! The ironic thing is you are assumed to have no financial commitments

the JobCentre Plus, the DWP, or any of the external providers who are tasked with delievering the FND Programme. What I will say however, is that as we approach the 1 month mark since FND launched across the country, the level of information that’s being offered to participants, by the JobCentre, is quite, honestly, appalling. It’s not as if this scheme was brought in over the course of a weekend – they’ve been planning it for a considerable amount of time, and

guide” from the DWP. Some encouraging news for people who have been placed on FND – the mythical “Flexible New Deal” booklet has finally surfaced. During my initial interview with the JCP, I was told that such a booklet was available, but that it was currently only available for staff. However, it’s now available online, so if your Jobcentre “Advisor” hasn’t given you a copy, head over to the following link, where you can read it:

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 3 Comments Updates coming – For real this time… I’ve been a bit quiet recently, as not a lot has been happening, but I’m hoping to have a few posts written and uploaded, before the end of the week. February 1, 2010 Categories:

for Employment , Benefits , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 2 Comments Flexible New Deal @ A4e – Meeting your ‘Team’ As with any of the posts within this blog – this only relates to A4e – the content within this post comes from one of their booklets – “Welcome Aboard – Your Journey Starts here!”. It would seem that, whilst

New Deal (from a DWP pov – not THE original New Deal ) Anyway, that’s all for the moment. I’m going to go and use my rowing machine, to help me wake up properly, then I’m off to the Jobcentre. I’ll post my impressions later on this evening. October 5, 2009 Categories: Flexible New Deal . Tags: Benefits , Flexible New Deal , JCP , Jobcentre , JobSeekers Allowance , New Deal , Pertemps , Pertemps PPDG , PPDG , rowing machine , Welfare

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guide” from the DWP. Some encouraging news for people who have been placed on FND – the mythical “Flexible New Deal” booklet has finally surfaced. During my initial interview with the JCP, I was told that such a booklet was available, but that it was currently only available for staff. However, it’s now available online, so if your Jobcentre [...] November 9, 2009 Categories: Flexible New Deal . Tags: Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP ,

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal . Comments: 3 Comments Updates coming – For real this time… I’ve been a bit quiet recently, as not a lot has been happening, but I’m hoping to have a few posts written and uploaded, before the end of the week. February 1, 2010 Categories:

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal 3 Comments Comment by Flexible New Deal on February 1, 2010 5:31 pm Interesting. I still continue to use the original site – far superior lol Reply Comment by inflexiblenewdeal on February 1, 2010 9:41 pm I never thought I’d see

New Deal (from a DWP pov – not THE original New Deal ) Anyway, that’s all for the moment. I’m going to go and use my rowing machine, to help me wake up properly, then I’m off to the Jobcentre. I’ll post my impressions later on this evening. October 5, 2009 Categories: Flexible New Deal . Tags: Benefits , Flexible New Deal , JCP , Jobcentre , JobSeekers Allowance , New Deal , Pertemps , Pertemps PPDG , PPDG , rowing machine , Welfare

for Employment , Benefits , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal 2 Comments Comment by Flexible New Deal on November 30, 2009 4:15 pm I look forward to it Reply Comment by StuE on December 3, 2009 7:43 pm I’ve been reading your blogthing for a while now and was wondering what happened to you. Hope the ankle gets better! I’m needing to know how the FND

, Benefits , DirectGov , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JCP , Jobcentre , Jobcentre Plus , JobCentrePlus , Jobsearch , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal 3 Comments Comment by Flexible New Deal on February 1, 2010 5:31 pm Interesting. I still continue to use the original site – far superior lol Reply Comment by inflexiblenewdeal on February 1, 2010 9:41 pm I never thought I’d see

for Employment , Benefits , DWP , Flexible New Deal , FND , JobSeekers Allowance , JSA , Welfare . Author: inflexiblenewdeal 2 Comments Comment by Flexible New Deal on November 30, 2009 4:15 pm I look forward to it Reply Comment by StuE on December 3, 2009 7:43 pm I’ve been reading your blogthing for a while now and was wondering what happened to you. Hope the ankle gets better! I’m needing to know how the FND