FabSwingers.com forum: pension advice please

By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

wifes mother has had to give up her bungalow and come to live with us for age related reasons, we have many many questions we cannot find the answer to but dont want to ask the authorities in case they reduce her pension/disability payments, one main question, other than the post office where her pension is paid from, do we have to inform the DWP or anyone re her change of address??

thanks for any helpful advice in advance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You do have to inform the DWP of all change of circumstances.

It may not change any benefits,but is it worth the risk of breaking law by not telling them..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

tell dwp her new addy and circumstances.also disability ppl,as yes,she may have her allowences dropped a bit.better to be upfront with all offices concerned,cos u bet ur bottom dollar someone will tell and then she will have to pay all overpayments back.

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"wifes mother has had to give up her bungalow and come to live with us for age related reasons, we have many many questions we cannot find the answer to but dont want to ask the authorities in case they reduce her pension/disability payments, one main question, other than the post office where her pension is paid from, do we have to inform the DWP or anyone re her change of address??

thanks for any helpful advice in advance"

Yes def need to tell them. Does she receive Pension Credit or just state pension.

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By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

"You do have to inform the DWP of all change of circumstances.

It may not change any benefits,but is it worth the risk of breaking law by not telling them..

no intention of breaking the law lol, we just have no idea at all of the benefits system

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By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

thanks for any helpful advice in advance

Yes def need to tell them. Does she receive Pension Credit or just state pension.

this half the problem.. we really dont know, and her with early stages dementia, she dont know either.

with all that i have to sort out, feel like my head is going to explode

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You do have to inform the DWP of all change of circumstances.

It may not change any benefits,but is it worth the risk of breaking law by not telling them..

no intention of breaking the law lol, we just have no idea at all of the benefits system"

neither do the government

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

"You do have to inform the DWP of all change of circumstances.

It may not change any benefits,but is it worth the risk of breaking law by not telling them..

no intention of breaking the law lol, we just have no idea at all of the benefits system"

Definitely inform the dwp, I d also contact help the aged or other such group as they often have advisors who can help, cab as well re other benefits,,

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By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

"You do have to inform the DWP of all change of circumstances.

It may not change any benefits,but is it worth the risk of breaking law by not telling them..

no intention of breaking the law lol, we just have no idea at all of the benefits system

Definitely inform the dwp, I d also contact help the aged or other such group as they often have advisors who can help, cab as well re other benefits,,

help the aged ... brilliant, never thought of them ... thankyou so much

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

all the best to you and the family, can't be easy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Help the aged are brilliant, and you will get all the info you need from citizens advice bureau too. Good luck with it all, it can be stressful sorting all this out

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Any financial support pertaining to her home will be affected.

Off the top of my head that'll include and help with her rent and/ or council tax. Things like winter fuel allowance and free tv licence (depending on her age) might be affected too.

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By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

thanks all of you, i am now in contact with someone on here who works at the DWP, and getting even more fantastic help.

This site really rocks for more than swinging

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over a year ago

"thanks all of you, i am now in contact with someone on here who works at the DWP, and getting even more fantastic help.

This site really rocks for more than swinging

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Inform the DWP of the change of address and curcumstances, you maybe entitled to a carers allowance now she is affectively in your care

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By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

"Inform the DWP of the change of address and curcumstances, you maybe entitled to a carers allowance now she is affectively in your care"

yep... all that done now thanks, not sure on carers allowance yet as we understand if we get it (£59 a week) then she loses £87 a week from her pension(s) so still plenty to check out .... oh, and by the way .... lovely arse donna

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