Many thanks for the reply A/g.
Think we have this resolved now.
Applied to the Borders Agency (Home office) who very speedily sent a report stating when and for whom my client registered under the WRS. This quite clearly shows that the client has registered correctly and for the qualifying 12 month's (actually she worked for the employment agency for 18 month's)
Now awaiting on Wick and the Local Council to reconsider their decisions.
Re the 39 weeks and her MA adding towards the 52 week rule, the client probably would not have retained her worker status as she had not done any paid employment since July 2009, therefore a gap of 3-4 month's.
Would just like to add that I was very disappointed with the Local Council, as they initially refused to look at the decision again untill the DWP had done so. Argued that they had a responsibility to look at the evidence independently!
Therefore had to advise them that as client was due her 2nd child within the next week, and had been issued a notice of possession from her landlord under section 21, they might want to reconsider their stance as they could be held responsible for her becoming homeless!
Happy festive Hols!
Jackie
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