Follow Up Response from Mind

This is the follow up response from Mind

From: S.Christoforou@mind.org.uk
Date: Aug 21, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: FW: FAO Paul Farmer re Policy Issue

As Sophie says in her earlier email, we are not in a position to comment on the case you mention as we do not know the details of the case. However, our position on payment for service users undertaking work is that payment should be at least at the rate of National Minimum Wage, which is currently set at £5.05 per hour for workers aged 22 years and older. As Sophie also suggests, where the going rate for work is higher than the minimum wage, we would expect service users to be paid at that going rate.

As regards permitted work, our position is that we support the principle of facilitating engagement in some work whilst maintaining eligibility to claim benefit on the grounds of 'incapacity'. As they currently stand, the permitted work rules do this, albeit in a limited way.

I do hope this answers your query.

With best wishes,

Sue