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1 year 10 months ago #277700 by Dave107
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Hi, I have just moved to a new flat and wondered if you can use a change of address service like Slothmove.com?
I think they charge but if it avoids the stress of phoning DWP I think it would be worth it. They also say they can do all changes like council etc. Does anyone have experience? Thanks.
I think they charge but if it avoids the stress of phoning DWP I think it would be worth it. They also say they can do all changes like council etc. Does anyone have experience? Thanks.
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1 year 10 months ago #277730 by Gary
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Hi Dave107
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
I have never heard of Slothmove.com, when ever I have moved I have contact the Post Office and paid for re-direction of my mail, but I still have to inform the DWP of a change of address.
It use to state on the envelope not to be re-directed.
Lets open up your question to the forum, it will be interesting to see what replies we get.
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
I have never heard of Slothmove.com, when ever I have moved I have contact the Post Office and paid for re-direction of my mail, but I still have to inform the DWP of a change of address.
It use to state on the envelope not to be re-directed.
Lets open up your question to the forum, it will be interesting to see what replies we get.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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1 year 10 months ago #277785 by Dave107
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Hi Gary,
Thanks for your information. For anyone else considering this, I looked at the reviews of the service and there were people mentioning that it took over a month for the DWP to register the change.
In light of this I decided it wasn't worth the anxiety of them not being informed quickly and me not getting any dreaded letters in due time. I plucked up the courage and after 1.5 hours on hold I managed to make the change. The chap who took my call was very pleasant and it took about 15-20 minutes to get it all done.
The council for housing benefit are a different matter which I will ask a separate question for.
Dave
Thanks for your information. For anyone else considering this, I looked at the reviews of the service and there were people mentioning that it took over a month for the DWP to register the change.
In light of this I decided it wasn't worth the anxiety of them not being informed quickly and me not getting any dreaded letters in due time. I plucked up the courage and after 1.5 hours on hold I managed to make the change. The chap who took my call was very pleasant and it took about 15-20 minutes to get it all done.
The council for housing benefit are a different matter which I will ask a separate question for.
Dave
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