DWP Interview Under Caution

[confuciused]

How convenient....

[Guest]

And I hope when it all falls apart the amount of money all this has cost is highlighted....a goose chase with nothing to back it up.

[confuciused]

And in a just world sinkinghelp would receive substantial compensation for the distress and suffering he has been caused by their incompetence, arrogance and viciousness

[Guest]

Exactly...which is why I hope they don't just sweep the whole disgraceful saga under the carpet....it needs outing.

[sinkinghelp]

Hello all

 

Thanks for all the kind comments. Todays post brought another letter from my solicitor they have received a copy of the Call Centre script but the 2006 and 2007 ones are not available. My solicitor is to queery with the barister the point of sending a 2012 script when the barister wanted to see the script they ( DWP ) used to work to.

 

Back in 2011 when this holy mess unfolded should the DWP not retained documents - it seems not. Had this not been a joint prosecution between DWP and Council my solicitor doubts whether CPS would have gone with it and simply pulled the plug by now

 

The fact that I am already repaying what they allege as the DWP stopped my benefit until I agreed a repayment schedule and the Council were going down the route of taking me to magistrates with the threat of bailiffs and also not in writing suggested I could be in breach of my tennancy I had to beg money from friends to pay the Council off

 

They then followed a path of complete awkwardness and rising debt until I involved the Ombudsman and my MP but whilst that action helped in one route it made both DWP and Council more resolute in criminal prosecution

 

Although a long thread this I hope others will take strength that if you believe your right stick to your path for as long as you can and hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel will stop on

 

Not long to Crown Court only a few days ...................I will update when I can

 

 

kind regards everyone and thanks for hanging in with me its been a big help

 

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[Guest]

I think we all feel a massive sense of injustice and I for one am waiting with baited breath to punch the air with a big YESSSSSS when this farce is finally over in your favour.....wishing and praying for the best outcome for you.

[sinkinghelp]

Hi

 

Thanks for that but I dare not even think like that because at every twist I seem to get knocked back but I get so down and not wanting to get up and about but its worth trying everyday to take a day at a time and push................

 

thanks again

 

best regards

 

sinkinghelp

[confuciused]

Completely agree, well said.

 

Also, just wondered if your solicitor said anything about where the the only evidence about the advice you were given about the pension is contained in your witness statement, and the prosecution can not produce any evidence to contradict that, then might there be no case to answer?

 

Further was it mentioned that it could be said that the overpayment was caused by official error? And that if you were not aware that you were not entitled to the money, then that the overpayment would not be recoverable?

 

If that was right I wonder if the overpayment might be claimed back from the DWP if they drop or lose the case? Don't want to tempt fate but your treatment does reek of injustice...

[confuciused]

Just hope that you get through the hearing okay and that things go your way. Best wishes, will be thinking of you...

[sinkinghelp]

Hello all

 

Thanks for the very usefull comments

 

Just have to wait as it seems as much luck comes into it as law

 

 

thanks everyone

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[charliesgranny]

I do hope all turns out ok for you it is terrible going through this and they never seem to get their act together

[sinkinghelp]

Hello all

 

Crown Court in the morning Wednesday 5th phoned solicitors this morning just to see if anything needs checking but found the legal sec is on holiday the legal clerk is out for the day and none one available to speak to who knows my case !

 

I am going to laugh now because if this whole two year saga was in a film people would say too far fetched !!!

 

I assume as its a two day trial I will be coming home on the first day as this lot is bound to go pear shaped seeing how its gone so far

 

Will let you all know what went off later Wednesday night

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[sinkinghelp]

Hello All

 

Well I just finished typing the above when I received a phone call from solicitors office telling me that I have been removed from the Court listing as the prosecution are missing a main witness !

 

So I have been re - warned for the first week in July

 

I cant get my breath over this at all - never mind

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[Guest]

You really couldn't make it up could you?.......what a farce!!

[charliesgranny]

Absolute disgrace as if things are not bad enough for you, your stress levels must be sky high. I really hope its all over soon for you.

[sinkinghelp]

Hello All

 

Once again thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It is much appreciated

 

Off topic I requested a copy of recent ATOS medical interview for the migration from Incapacity to ESA

 

27 pages long !

 

One line at the end says it all " I am not likely to be able or fit for work within two years " I have a chronic illness which will not get better "

 

So now waiting for the letter from DWP which will tell me which group I am in

 

thanks again

 

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[Nystagmite]

Hope you get the result you need from that. Good luck.

[sinkinghelp]

Thanks Nystagmite

 

I have today received from the DWP the last bundle of my Subject Access Data request print out.

 

I can recomend to anyone making an application and getting a copy.

 

However

They have no paperwork for 2006 at all destroyed

No tape recording from 2006 specific claim call

No tape recording from 2007 specific claim call

 

So I will pass to me solicitor and let them trawl through it all

 

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[Guest]

how do I apply for a subject access request? is it just to ask for it from dept/office dealing with my claim?

 

and from what you have said they've totally messed up haven't they? jeeeez they have put you through so much with nothing to back up their actions!!

[sinkinghelp]

Hello Ruby_Tuesday

 

I applied to the following area Data Protection Officer

 

Mr Rob Butler

Deputy Data Protection Offecer

Lincolnshire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire

Lincoln Jobcentre

First Post House

Brightside Lane

Sheffield

S99 2AD

 

Now if you do not live in any of the above areas contact your Jobcenter and they will give you the address. DWP have a specific form to complete unlike other organisations I have requested information from

 

Good luck they have 40 days to respond

 

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[Guest]

Thankyou

[sinkinghelp]

Hello All

 

Got my date today for the impending Crown Court appearance 4th July 2013 so not long to go

 

I will update and let everyone know how it goes

 

 

thanks to all who have messaged during this very long ( November 2011 ) period

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

[charliesgranny]

I hope all turns out well for you and you can put all the stress behind you

[sinkinghelp]

Hi

 

Thanks for the reply

 

I had my ATOS medical about two weeks ago so thats out the way as well. I applied and received back a copy of the full written report report which a bit thin in fact in parts generaly was not too bad and confirmed I have a chronic illness's which will not get better only worse

 

Not heard yet which group they are putting me in though ?

 

thanks again for the reply

 

 

best wishes

 

sinkinghelp

[estellyn]

Hello All

 

Got my date today for the impending Crown Court appearance 4th July 2013 so not long to go

 

I will update and let everyone know how it goes

 

 

thanks to all who have messaged during this very long ( November 2011 ) period

 

regards

 

sinkinghelp

 

That's close! Fingers crossed for you!