Letter from dwp

viczs123

ive had a letter from DWP today asking me to go in for an interview on july the 19th as they are reviewing my benefits and circumstances.
it also says we need to talk to you about some changes that may affect your benefit payments.
ive been asked to take in ID and bank statements and also my partners if I have one.
I have been claiming contribution based jsa since march and it isn't a joint claim so why do they need partners bank statements.
obviously im concerned why they want to see me.
would be grateful for any feedback or knowledge on this matter.
thanks in advance

poppy12345

viczs123 wrote: »

ive had a letter from DWP today asking me to go in for an interview on july the 19th as they are reviewing my benefits and circumstances.
it also says we need to talk to you about some changes that may affect your benefit payments.
ive been asked to take in ID and bank statements and also my partners if I have one.
I have been claiming contribution based jsa since march and it isn't a joint claim so why do they need partners bank statements.
obviously im concerned why they want to see me.
would be grateful for any feedback or knowledge on this matter.
thanks in advance

It's more than likely a review to check you're claiming what you should be claiming, pretty much a standard letter. If you haven't done anything wrong then you have nothing to worry about. As for your partners bank statements, like you said it did say (if you have one) well if you don't have a partner then you can't take the statements in can you? Just make sure you take in what they ask.

Newly_retired

It sounds as if they are reviewing your circumstances as your contributions-based claim is about to run out, after 26 weeks. Your eligibility for income-based JSA will depend on your household income, so they need to know about your partner's income and capital as well as yours.

viczs123

Thanks for your replies. my mind has gone into overdrive about it. my contribution based jsa runs out about 18th of September.
I don't think I will qualify for income based

Riamac

viczs123 wrote: »

ive had a letter from DWP today asking me to go in for an interview on july the 19th as they are reviewing my benefits and circumstances.
it also says we need to talk to you about some changes that may affect your benefit payments.
ive been asked to take in ID and bank statements and also my partners if I have one.
I have been claiming contribution based jsa since march and it isn't a joint claim so why do they need partners bank statements.
obviously im concerned why they want to see me.
would be grateful for any feedback or knowledge on this matter.
thanks in advance

Please, please do not take this wrong way. In my experience the DWP want to make sure that the answers you have given, are actually true. For example if you say you suffer from a back problem and turn up at the interview wearing high heels and carrying a heavy handbag you will most certainly not receive the benefit you have claimed! A bit of an extreme example I know but you get the idea. The reason for the passport or some other ID is to prove who you say you are. I only know about Income related ESA but I would take a guess that they need to see both bank statements to prove your income is as stated. If I am wrong then someone more knowledgeable will correct me and keep you on the right track. Please do not worry about it, but remember to tell them about your worst days and not your best!

poppy12345

Riamac wrote: »

Please, please do not take this wrong way. In my experience the DWP want to make sure that the answers you have given, are actually true. For example if you say you suffer from a back problem and turn up at the interview wearing high heels and carrying a heavy handbag you will most certainly not receive the benefit you have claimed! A bit of an extreme example I know but you get the idea. The reason for the passport or some other ID is to prove who you say you are. I only know about Income related ESA but I would take a guess that they need to see both bank statements to prove your income is as stated. If I am wrong then someone more knowledgeable will correct me and keep you on the right track. Please do not worry about it, but remember to tell them about your worst days and not your best!

Sorry but what does back problems have related to claiming contribution based JSA? You're talking about ESA, the OP isn't claiming ESA. Also the OP doesn't have a partner as stated in the opening post.

viczs123

thanks for the replies.
just to clarify I do have a partner I live with. what I meant was he isn't claiming benefits he works . that's what I meant by it isn't a joint claim

Riamac

Sorry but what does back problems have related to claiming contribution based JSA?

For example if you say you suffer from a back problem and turn up at the interview wearing high heels and carrying a heavy handbag you will most certainly not receive the benefit you have claimed! A bit of an extreme example I know but you get the idea.
I appreciate the point I was trying to make may not have been crystal clear. I believed to get JSA you had to prove you were actively looking for work. The example I gave which I acknowledged was extreme, could prove that many jobs were not suitable for various reasons.

You're talking about ESA, the OP isn't claiming ESA.

I only know about Income related ESA but I would take a guess that they need to see both bank statements to prove your income is as stated. If I am wrong then someone more knowledgeable will correct me and keep you on the right track.

I hope my answers are clearer now and those with factual details can keep all of us informed of details that are helpful to those who are worried about any official letters from the DWP or any other government backed company.

poppy12345

viczs123 wrote: »

thanks for the replies.
just to clarify I do have a partner I live with. what I meant was he isn't claiming benefits he works . that's what I meant by it isn't a joint claim

As you have a partner then you'll need to take everything they ask for, including bankstatements from your partner.

IAmWales

Riamac wrote: »

Sorry but what does back problems have related to claiming contribution based JSA?

For example if you say you suffer from a back problem and turn up at the interview wearing high heels and carrying a heavy handbag you will most certainly not receive the benefit you have claimed! A bit of an extreme example I know but you get the idea.
I appreciate the point I was trying to make may not have been crystal clear. I believed to get JSA you had to prove you were actively looking for work. The example I gave which I acknowledged was extreme, could prove that many jobs were not suitable for various reasons.

You're talking about ESA, the OP isn't claiming ESA.

I only know about Income related ESA but I would take a guess that they need to see both bank statements to prove your income is as stated. If I am wrong then someone more knowledgeable will correct me and keep you on the right track.

I hope my answers are clearer now and those with factual details can keep all of us informed of details that are helpful to those who are worried about any official letters from the DWP or any other government backed company.

Your posts bear no relation to the OP's situation. They are not on ESA, they make no mention of disability, and they are on a contributions based benefit.

It's you that needs to keep on the right track!

dippy3103

poppy12345 wrote: »

As you have a partner then you'll need to take everything they ask for, including bankstatements from your partner.

If you are on contribution based JSA then you do not have to provide and proof of your partners income or bank accounts.