Dwp home visit

michno8

I have just received a letter from dwp saying a dwp visiting officer will visit in 2 days saying they are visiting as my circumstances may have changed and they need to check I am getting the right amount of money .will this be just a random visit and I have nothing to worry about . 

poppy12345

Does the letter mention anything about a compliance interview? I also say if you've done nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about but i know that's easier said than done.

michno8

No it doesn't mention compliance . The top line says we have arranged to visit you and then goes onto say what I mentioned in my first post . No I have nothing to hide but suffer from generalised anxiety disorder and obsess about things so this will be in my headspace for 2 days now . I hate people visiting and don't invite even family over so to have a complete stranger knocking on my door is making me feel sick with anxiety 

Pollycat

We had the same letter regarding my Mum.
Everything was above board.

huckster

Presumed you are on Universal Credit.

Lack of engagement with Job Centre and Universal Credit.

You need to log into your UC claim and start communicating.

If you don't meet the terms of your claim, then you risk the benefit payments being affected.

If your health is stopping you from dealing with your claim, perhaps speak to family about needing an appointee to act for you.

If on other benefits, you should contact the benefits offices dealing with your claim and ensure your information is up to date.

michno8

Thankyou, I need to be more precise I'm claiming pip and contribution based esa in the support group . And have been since 2014 . This is the first time anyone has visited me 

poppy12345

Is any part of the ESA Income Related? You can ring the number on the letter to ask what it's related to and they will be able to give you more information.

michno8

No nothing is income related , so I can't understand . My award isn't up for renewal until Nov 2024 . I'll just have to wait and see 

Alice_Holt

I wonder if there is the possibility of an income related element being added to the CB ESA.
Possibly the severe disability premium.

https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility


Particularly if the OP has savings under £16k and no other income.

poppy12345

Alice_Holt said:

I wonder if there is the possibility of an income related element being added to the CB ESA.
Possibly the severe disability premium.

https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility


Particularly if the OP has savings under £16k and no other income.

Yes, that's my thoughts too. I also wonder if this visit is just to check their benefits are correct and whether it could also be a benefits check (no idea if DWP do this sort of thing)

OP do you have any other income, pensions? living with a working partner? You say your ESA is all contributions based, if so then your weekly amount should be £129.50, is this how much you're receiving?

Alice_Holt

poppy12345 said:

Alice_Holt said:

I wonder if there is the possibility of an income related element being added to the CB ESA.
Possibly the severe disability premium.

https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility


Particularly if the OP has savings under £16k and no other income.

Yes, that's my thoughts too. I also wonder if this visit is just to check their benefits are correct and whether it could also be a benefits check (no idea if DWP do this sort of thing)

       They used to. 

       Some years back I attended (as a CAB worker) meetings arranged by the local Housing Association at which a DWP FAB team  (Financial Assessment & Benefits) also were present. They were trying to increase the take up of Pension Credit.  

     Not sure whether they still exist under the DWP banner though.