DWP Un announced visit

clairelh

I can't do a link, but from a quick google, it seems that Performance Measurement within DWP are doing some random Housing Benefit checks. It may be a genuine visit.

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clairelh wrote: »

I can't do a link, but from a quick google, it seems that Performance Measurement within DWP are doing some random Housing Benefit checks. It may be a genuine visit.

cant see that either tbh as council administer HB not dwp
theres been some rubbish posted on this thread and most people seem not to have read and digested the OP
OP wait and see what they say tomorrow and if as seems likely it wasnt dwp the contact the police

Oldernotwiser

I'd think that random checks were a far more effective tactic than visits arranged in advance.

Dizdy123

woodbine wrote: »

cant see that either tbh as council administer HB not dwp
theres been some rubbish posted on this thread and most people seem not to have read and digested the OP
OP wait and see what they say tomorrow and if as seems likely it wasnt dwp the contact the police

I guess that is all i can do, The letter he left stating he wants 2 wage slips states he is from DWP performance measurement but ill contact them and council in morning

WhiteHorse

Dizdy123 wrote: »

I guess that is all i can do, The letter he left stating he wants 2 wage slips states he is from DWP performance measurement but ill contact them and council in morning

You could decline to give them to him personally. Cite security concerns and ask for an address to which you can send them. Then check the address out.

clairelh

woodbine wrote: »

cant see that either tbh as council administer HB not dwp
theres been some rubbish posted on this thread and most people seem not to have read and digested the OP
OP wait and see what they say tomorrow and if as seems likely it wasnt dwp the contact the police

Are you saying what I've posted is rubbish, really?? I think you'll find DWP will deal with Housing Benefit if you are claiming JSA, Income Support or ESA - you form will be done via the Jobcentre rather than you having to go to two separate offices. The Local Authority may process it, but I would imagine that as entitlement is via a DWP benefit, DWP then take on some form of responsibility for checking.

I may not be able to do links however if you Google 'Fraud and Error in the Benefits system preliminary 2011' the first document will bring you up DWP reports. Scroll down to Key Points, Access Latest Publication (PDF file), Paragraphs 1.8 and 1.9 may clarify what the OP has questioned.

Dizdy123

clairelh wrote: »

Are you saying what I've posted is rubbish, really?? I think you'll find DWP will deal with Housing Benefit if you are claiming JSA, Income Support or ESA - you form will be done via the Jobcentre rather than you having to go to two separate offices. The Local Authority may process it, but I would imagine that as entitlement is via a DWP benefit, DWP then take on some form of responsibility for checking.

I may not be able to do links however if you Google 'Fraud and Error in the Benefits system preliminary 2011' the first document will bring you up DWP reports. Scroll down to Key Points, Access Latest Publication (PDF file), Paragraphs 1.8 and 1.9 may clarify what the OP has questioned.

Im not on JSA, Income support, or ESA

sleepless_saver

Dizdy123 wrote: »

Im not on JSA, Income support, or ESA

The survey clairelh refers to also covers housing benefit recipients (para 1.6) so that could explain why you've been contacted.

clairelh

Dizdy123 wrote: »

Im not on JSA, Income support, or ESA

Apologies, however I was just trying to illustrate that DWP DO deal with Housing Benefit. The report I've directed to, also mentions the Performance Measurement team.

I guess I only wanted to try to reassure you that you may have had a genuine visit and also it may not have anything to do with your partner as others were implying. Didn't reckon I'd be told I was talking rubbish and hadn't read your original post.

CIS

cant see that either tbh as council administer HB not dwp

There were random checks down by DWP about 5-6 years ago when I was on HB/CTB for a period - part of its a direct anti-fraud mechanism and also to check the council are checking peoples details correctly.

Apologies, however I was just trying to illustrate that DWP DO deal with Housing Benefit

HB/CTB is run by local authorities on behalf of DWP . DWP do checks on both claimants and the councils on a regular basis.