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1 day 15 hours ago #295037 by synapse321
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I claim esa conts and PIP.
At present I am living at a different address.
I am no longer with my partner.
Does anyone know at what stage you have to inform the DWP about this separation? eg is it when you legally divorce
Thanks in advance.
At present I am living at a different address.
I am no longer with my partner.
Does anyone know at what stage you have to inform the DWP about this separation? eg is it when you legally divorce
Thanks in advance.
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1 day 4 hours ago #295060 by David
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Hi synapse321,
If you look at the declaration you sign at the end of the form when you claim Benefits it says that you will report any change of circumstances promptly and that they have the power to enforce a civil penalty if not . So to be on the safe side I would report your change of address and partner as soon as you can. It says on the form you can report the change by phone or in writing.
Hope this helps,
David
If you look at the declaration you sign at the end of the form when you claim Benefits it says that you will report any change of circumstances promptly and that they have the power to enforce a civil penalty if not . So to be on the safe side I would report your change of address and partner as soon as you can. It says on the form you can report the change by phone or in writing.
Hope this helps,
David
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17 hours 51 minutes ago #295071 by synapse321
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Thank you for your swift response.
I will get onto it ASAP.
Do you think it will trigger a review of my ESA / PIP?
Kind regards
I will get onto it ASAP.
Do you think it will trigger a review of my ESA / PIP?
Kind regards
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9 hours 9 minutes ago #295082 by David
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Hi synapse321,
No the changes you have mentioned won't trigger a PIP or ESA review unless you were to tell them there have also been significant changes to your health.
David
No the changes you have mentioned won't trigger a PIP or ESA review unless you were to tell them there have also been significant changes to your health.
David
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8 hours 57 minutes ago #295083 by synapse321
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Thank you for your reply.
Is it best to do it in writing in case they challenge me on the phone.
If I do it in writing do I include my partners details eg name national insurance number address.
Is it best to send it my recorded delivery and keep a copy of the letter?
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Is it best to do it in writing in case they challenge me on the phone.
If I do it in writing do I include my partners details eg name national insurance number address.
Is it best to send it my recorded delivery and keep a copy of the letter?
Kind regards
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4 hours 46 minutes ago #295090 by David
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Hi synapse321,
There is no need to supply any of your former partners details. If you are a single person now at home and receive Council Tax bills then you can phone the Council Tax Department ( or write to them or attend in person ) and get the Single Occupier Discount.
As far as posting to ESA and PIP, yes by all means send it recorded ( signed for ) and take a photo of the letter with your phone for your records.
David
There is no need to supply any of your former partners details. If you are a single person now at home and receive Council Tax bills then you can phone the Council Tax Department ( or write to them or attend in person ) and get the Single Occupier Discount.
As far as posting to ESA and PIP, yes by all means send it recorded ( signed for ) and take a photo of the letter with your phone for your records.
David
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