JSA

Summer’s lease

It’s back to the Ministry of Truth for some more “doublethink”. At least that’s how I pessimistically view my return visit to the Job Centre to renew my claim for Jobseeker’s Allowance. I’ve not been…


I, Paul Bromley

My application for Jobseeker’s Allowance results in an appointment to attend a “new jobseeker interview” at my local Jobcentre Plus office. The appointment doesn’t get off to a good start because I get confused about…


Question Time

More form-filling. This time it’s an online application to claim contributions-based Jobseeker’s Allowance. I check my eligibility and it appears I am eligible based on the contributions I have made in the last two years….