Jobcentre Plus
The Department for Work and Pensions is currently performing a review of the voluntary referral process between Jobcentre Plus, the Work Programme and treatment providers for clients with histories of drug and/or alcohol use with the aim of improving referral rates. As part of this, DWP have updated the TPR1 & TPR2 forms and associated guidance. Due to freedom and flexibility (the autonomy given to local JCP managers) these documents are guidance rather than policy. If you are a treatment provider, Work Programme provider or Jobcentre Plus job coach, please contact DWP if you have any comments or queries about these documents.
TPR 1 and 2 overview (PDF)
TPR1 completion notes (PDF)
TPR1 form (PDF)
TPR1 Welsh form (PDF)
TPR2 completion notes (PDF)
TPR2 form (PDF)
TPR2 Welsh form (PDF)
Work Programme
The Work Programme is one of the “Get Britain Working” measures and is the centrepiece of the Department for Work and Pensions’ support to the long-term unemployed and to disadvantaged groups. Public Health England, working with prime contractors and the Department for Work and Pensions has developed a protocol to improve communication and referrals in both direction. The following PDFs provide information for drug services and service users about the Work Programme in the South East, and information for Work Programme providers about drug and alcohol agencies in the same area, including key named contacts at both Work Programme providers and drug / alcohol treatment providers. For information about the Work Programme in London, please see here.
Drug and Alcohol SPOC for London Work Programme providers (PDF)
DrugScope response to the Department for Work and Pensions Commissioning Strategy Consultation - September 2013 (PDF)
Employment and Recovery: A good practice guide (NTA) (PDF)
Work programme flyer West London - updated January 2014 (PDF)
Work programme flyer East London - updated January 2014 (PDF)
The Work Programme: for you and your customer - South East, flyer (PDF)
The Work and Pension Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into how well the Work Programme is working for different user groups. DrugScope and Homeless Link submitted joint evidence drawing on surveys and consultation with our members.
DrugScope was invited to give oral evidence to the Committee on 30th January. We appeared on behalf of both ourselves and Homeless Link
