Severe Disability Premium - Evidence

Hi,

I have just put through an appeal against being declined for Severe Disability Premium (SDP), and was wanting some help with what type of evidence I could send in.

The situation is that I live with my mother (who has already been classed by the DWP as being dependent, and is thus not included as someone living with me), and she is completely separate from my father who also lives in the same dwelling. Myself and my mother have absolutely no relationship with him and live completely separate to him in the house. The DWP have asked me to send in evidence that shows that we live completely separate to him.

What type of evidence would be good to send in to prove that we live separate, as the DWP have not stated what would be suitable. For example, we do nothing with him at all, and my mum and myself have separate rooms to him in the home, and completely separate lives.

Some help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. I do also have an appointment arranged with a Welfare Officer, but I found with my DLA and ESA Appeals I was telling them what needed to happen and knew more than them. I would like to be prepared before my meeting with them.

Thanks in advance and I hope to hear from someone soon.

Hi Gordon,

Thanks for the information you gave, it is much appreciated. I guess it is just trial and error to see what evidence they will accept (e.g. letters outlining situation, bills showing my signature, food shopping receipts, etc).

Thanks again for your help.

Is it possible that the local authority have such a record, for things as Council Tax or any home help or care given.

These are sometimes asked for by local authorities(sp) when parents split up but are still sharing the house with their ex and youngish children. IYKWIM