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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #111137 by ELEANOR
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I received a letter this morning from the DWP saying that, while waiting for my appeal to be determined, I will be paid £71.70 per week. If my appeal fails, will I have to pay this back?
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11 years 8 months ago #111138 by Gordon
No, they will not ask you for the money back.
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irisheyes wrote: I received a letter this morning from the DWP saying that, while waiting for my appeal to be determined, I will be paid £71.70 per week. If my appeal fails, will I have to pay this back?
No, they will not ask you for the money back.
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11 years 8 months ago #111140 by slugsta
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As Gordon says, you will not have to pay this back even if your appeal fails. Do make sure that you submit a new 'fit note' from your GP to ensure that you do get paid. It should start from the day after your ESA was finished.
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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #111284 by ELEANOR
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Thank you! I phoned my surgery yesterday and was told I couldn't have an appointment till next week. I have written to the Jobcentre Plus advising them of this and saying that I hope it won't delay payment of benefits.
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11 years 8 months ago #111286 by Gordon
Unfortunately payment will not be released until the DWP have the Fit Note, also as previously advised, make sure it covers you from the day after your ESA finished.
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irisheyes wrote: Thank you! I phoned my surgery yesterday and was told I couldn't have an appointment till next week. I have written to the Jobcentre Plus advising them of this and saying that I hope it won't delay payment of benefits.
Unfortunately payment will not be released until the DWP have the Fit Note, also as previously advised, make sure it covers you from the day after your ESA finished.
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