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If you have online banking, then you can print them out yourself. I thought most people would, at the least, keep a couple of years worth of bank statements* - without checking my filing cabinet, I know I have at least five years worth in there. There is an argument, which makes sense, that you should keep six years worth as that's how long you have to make a financial claim in the event something went wrong. In some areas it really doesn't hurt to hoard. * This is assuming you have the space, of course.
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Always a pleasure to read good news. Well done!
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Always allow at least 7-10 days for an (un)fit note to arrive and be processed. I used to mark it in my diary when it was due to run out and see my GP a good fortnight before. A week after sending it I'd phone up to check it had been received ok.
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Hmrc plan to settle debts by delving into people’s bank accounts
RaeUK replied to Sparks_'s topic in Benefits and HMRC
This would have worried me greatly - although looking at the posts here I wouldn't meet their criteria - as I've had ever increasing final demands from the taxman over about 5 years totaling in the region of about £4-5k. After years of toing and froing I finally recently received a letter from them confirming I actually owe them £0.00 Phew! Believe me, that letter's being looked after like it was written in gold. -
Unless the rules have changed in recent years - I'm not up to date - then Nystagmite is quite correct. If more than six months have gone by - which, iirc, is from the date of refusal not the date of tribunal, than you can make a fresh claim for the same illness. I assume from your posts you've been given duff info. The downside, of course, is that you have to get back on the ESA merry-go-round with payments at assessment rate, another WCA etc etc.
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Tories discuss stripping benefits claimants who refuse treatment
RaeUK replied to dyfed's topic in Benefits and HMRC
I like a happy ending. -
You know, Conniff, sometimes I think you really are just a wind-up merchant.
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No news so it looks like we're stuck with him ...
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They don't usually, iirc, tell you how long in the letter but don't worry about that. Once you have your confirmation, just give them a call and they should tell you over the phone.
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Welcome to the club, m'dear. It's definitely a relief. Very happy for you.
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And if you get a copy, don't forget to copy it for your own records as you never know when it might come in handy. My GP happily gave me a copy of the DLA form she completed, I then included it as evidence in my ESA claim. As the advert goes, every little helps.
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Personally, I wouldn't find it a problem at all. To be honest, I'd probably welcome it. I can't remember the last time I had a visitor.
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Quite. I'm under the impression this should be handled by the executor.
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I can't help you with your main query but I will say that I chucked my tv out several years ago as i don't need it. If you live on your own and have a comparatively modern pc then catch up and free online services might suffice. And that's $12 odd a month you don't have to spend.
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Discussion - Anyone watch the CH5 doc Benefits Life on the Dole?
RaeUK replied to Sharty's topic in Benefits and HMRC
I'm with the Lapsed One. -
Quite. In some areas, you still need that level of documentation in order to join your local library.
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Have to agree with Jabba Jones, the DWP are not '...claiming the right to enter the home of people in receipt of a variety of benefits, ...' at all.
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That's a mighty big 'if' there. According to the Beeb today the DWP have admitted there is currently a waiting time for assessment of 9 months. That's 39 weeks. Thank goodness it's backdated.
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Recently won my DLA tribunal 2 weeks ago Help ?? please
RaeUK replied to Shelljoness's topic in Benefits and HMRC
I think mine was a couple of months as well, can't recall with any accuracy though. Whilst it has been a lot of heartache and stress, now is the time for happy, relaxed anticipation. Apols, as I've said this many times in the past, but to illustrate every cloud etc, I used my back pay to buy a new cooker (my old one was rescued from the tip) and decades old washing machine. A much needed expenditure which came with an added bonus - they all but halved my electricity bill. I also kept a running total. Each week that went by without payment, I increased the total by the appropriate amount. Having my very own DWP savings scheme was quite satisfying and removed the frustration. -
Recently won my DLA tribunal 2 weeks ago Help ?? please
RaeUK replied to Shelljoness's topic in Benefits and HMRC
I'm sorry I can't answer all of your questions. However, I'm afraid it can take a while for back payments to arrive. But, on the plus side you will get them - and the longer it takes the higher the sum. As for PIP, if you have an indefinite DLA award, as I also have, then the very earliest you will be re-assessed is in the region of Sept 2015. However, it may well be some considerable time after that date. -
No idea, so I googled ... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-social-fund-esf-support-for-families-with-multiple-problems
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Nope, no nerves touched. If you're genuinely not trolling then you may seriously need to revise your phraseology!
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Not a problem, I wish you all the best with whatever action you choose to take. Personally, I make a distinction between what is professional and what isn't, as such I use four different email addresses. At the very least it tends to galvanise most of the spam to just one account.
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No worries, I didn't expect you to agree. Using 'gay guy' as your email address for professional purposes is the same as using 'blue eyes' or 'tall guy' or 'brown hair'. The only pertinent difference is that, should no response be forthcoming, it gives you the excuse to say 'aha! Homophobia!' Why try to create a problem where one may well not exist?
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Why lie on an anonymous internet forum that exists solely to offer advice and help? That smacks of attention seeking. As does the stated email address. It's unprofessional. Being gay is just a very small part of what a person is.
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