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4 days 13 hours ago #302988 by Fliss
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Hi,
I'm looking for some advice on the following. I became unemployed back in Oct last year due to health difficulties and have been receiving contributions related ESA. Recently, I was asked to undertake a work capability assessment and was told by the assessor over the phone that I would not be required to work or look for work for the next 18 months. She said she would send the report to the DWP and I asked for a copy. I was then placed in the support group for ESA and when I received the report, it appeared that the health conditions I reported were clearly mixed up with another persons, although they did have my name and some other information about me, as being correct.
I am quite concerned that my benefits has been awarded based on another person's profile and that I could be held responsible for the inaccuracies that are on there. Also, as the person's health conditions were much more serious than my own, I am also worried that I may no longer qualify for the benefit. I am 52 years old and have worked all of my life and have never had to claim any benefits. The entire system is next to impossible to navigate, no one will explain anything to you, tell you how things are worked out and trying to get through to speak to someone is a nightmare.
Any advice on how I can best deal with the predicament would be much appreciated.
Best wishes
Fliss
I'm looking for some advice on the following. I became unemployed back in Oct last year due to health difficulties and have been receiving contributions related ESA. Recently, I was asked to undertake a work capability assessment and was told by the assessor over the phone that I would not be required to work or look for work for the next 18 months. She said she would send the report to the DWP and I asked for a copy. I was then placed in the support group for ESA and when I received the report, it appeared that the health conditions I reported were clearly mixed up with another persons, although they did have my name and some other information about me, as being correct.
I am quite concerned that my benefits has been awarded based on another person's profile and that I could be held responsible for the inaccuracies that are on there. Also, as the person's health conditions were much more serious than my own, I am also worried that I may no longer qualify for the benefit. I am 52 years old and have worked all of my life and have never had to claim any benefits. The entire system is next to impossible to navigate, no one will explain anything to you, tell you how things are worked out and trying to get through to speak to someone is a nightmare.
Any advice on how I can best deal with the predicament would be much appreciated.
Best wishes
Fliss
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4 days 7 hours ago #302999 by David
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Hi Fliss
This has happened without any error or liability on your part. I think that you could write a letter to the DWP stating your concerns. I would send it to the main DWP postal centre below. It would be a good idea to keep a photo of your letter and ask for proof of postage which should be free.
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This has happened without any error or liability on your part. I think that you could write a letter to the DWP stating your concerns. I would send it to the main DWP postal centre below. It would be a good idea to keep a photo of your letter and ask for proof of postage which should be free.
ESA
Wolverhampton
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 2GP
David
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1 day 12 hours ago #303116 by Fliss
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Thank you David, I will do that. At least with a letter there is proof of what is actually relayed too!
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