Pip letters about other benefits as evidence

MECFS_2

An information sheet that came with my PIP claim form entitled 'Evidence that will help us to assess your PIP claim' includes the usual sort of evidence like reports from GP, consultants etc. One of the things it says that may be useful as evidence is 'Letters about other benefits'. What does this mean exactly? Does it mean supporting letters from doctors etc I used for other benefits or letters about the benefits themselves? I'd have thought the DWP would have known exactly what benefits I'm on! The only exception to this is that I receive an extra room in my Housing Benefit to accommodate my night time carer which the DWP may not know. Is it worth getting a letter from Housing Benefit to confirm that I get this extra room to accommodate my night time carer as evidence of my care needs?

Tommo1980

The letter is referring to proof of entitlement to benefits that may demonstrate your additional needs.

When I applied I simply stated on the application that I was in receipt of ESA support group. It would definitely be worth noting your extra bedroom allowance for a carer as this would seem relevant to your additional needs. If you have a letter to hand then include it, but I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to get one. DWP can check for themselves if they feel the need.

Tom

pmlindyloo

Tommo1980 wrote: »

The letter is referring to proof of entitlement to benefits that may demonstrate your additional needs.

When I applied I simply stated on the application that I was in receipt of ESA support group. It would definitely be worth noting your extra bedroom allowance for a carer as this would seem relevant to your additional needs. If you have a letter to hand then include it, but I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to get one. DWP can check for themselves if they feel the need.

Tom

I am sorry but I disagree with this. It is best not to assume anything as regards their checking for themselves.

Does your HB award letter include the phrase 'bedroom for overnight carer'? (or something similar) If so then include a copy of this.

It might also be useful to have your carer write a supporting letter detailing the care that is given (as detailed as possible including why you are unable to 'perform' these activities yourself.)

MECFS_2

My Housing Benefit entitlement letter does not say why I get the extra room however a supervisor who works there said he is willing to provide a letter as proof. I was just wondering if 'Letters about other benefits' meant award letters for benefits or medical evidence sent in for those benefits when I applied for them.

jessex1990

It sounds like they are asking for your award letters for each benefit which says how much a you are being paid - possibly they have different systems for different benefits and don't want to search every system for every claimant. By providing the letters that state you are entitled it tells them which systems to search for your records and find all your submitted evidence

ousing Benefit and Council Tax Credits are administered by the council instead of the DWP so that won't show up on their computers . Just the entitlement letter should do but the extra letter from the supervisor saying that the spare room deductions do not apply to you will be helpfull