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1 week 2 days ago #309632 by Minxy
Hi guys

I had a letter today from the DWP. I am in receipt of ESA, non working group, not UC.

The letter is asking for my partners and my pension income and also form about working. I explained I don’t work. So I am presuming it’s a standard letter sent to whoever.

I spoke with a helpful person who advised me that the DWP are sending these letters as standard for Data. She explained it doesn’t affect my claim and to complete the form.

I just don’t know why the DWP wants my husband’s pension information, as ESA contribution isn’t means tested.

Have you come across these types of letters before?

Thank you
Minxy

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1 week 1 day ago #309658 by David
Hi Minxy

As you say it does not affect your claim so if you ignore it there will be no further consequences.
Does the letter give a deadline for return?

David

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1 day 7 hours ago #309820 by Minxy
Hi David

Yes the I must send the complete letter by the 3 November, they are also requesting original pension payslips. I am not very happy about sending these in the post. The DWP told me if I don’t complete and provide the information they can stop my benefits.

I am very unhappy about this.
Many thanks
Megan

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1 day 7 hours ago #309821 by Minxy
Hi David Yes the I must send the complete letter by the 3 November, they are also requesting original pension payslips. I am not very happy about sending these in the post. The DWP told me if I don’t complete and provide the information they can stop my benefits. I am very unhappy about this. Many thanks Megan

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1 day 7 minutes ago #309841 by latetrain
Hi Minxy

Are you near a job centre, they could copy them for you and hand back your original documents.

Gary

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1 day 6 minutes ago #309842 by latetrain
Hi Minxy

As stated in your previous post, are you near a job centre, they could copy them for you and hand back your original documents.

Gary

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