Seems that these 'standardized' letters have been going out to all sorts of people for quite a while now - my father has just received one and he's about to turn 80 !

He's not in the best of health and it's causing much anxiety - would it have been sent to him by mistake ?

The only 'benefit' paid to him by the DWP is his old age pension and surely they can't stop that for ANY reason ?

He does receive Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, but these are administered by the "Revenue & Benefits Dept" of his local council and periodically he is asked to provide details to them to maintain his entitlement.

Any thoughts on this anyone - does he REALLY have to attend and provide details of his finances ?

Its a check to see if circumstances have changed. If nothings changed then no need to worry.

But I would say he needs to attend tho. Or if not able to attend on medical grounds then doctors letter may be appropriate.

Hello Ballboy.

I've moved your thread to the benefits forum, people should be along later with advice for you.

HB

He may also find that he could get some pension credit if he doesn't already.

Seems that these 'standardized' letters have been going out to all sorts of people for quite a while now - my father has just received one and he's about to turn 80 !

He's not in the best of health and it's causing much anxiety - would it have been sent to him by mistake ?

The only 'benefit' paid to him by the DWP is his old age pension and surely they can't stop that for ANY reason ?

He does receive Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, but these are administered by the "Revenue & Benefits Dept" of his local council and periodically he is asked to provide details to them to maintain his entitlement.

 

Any thoughts on this anyone - does he REALLY have to attend and provide details of his finances ?

If he fails to attend he may have his benefits suspended until such time he does. Housing benefit is administered by local authorities on behalf of the security of state i.e. the DWP.