What redress can I have against the DW?

02/07/2008

Q: What redress can I have against the DWP? On reaching 60 in July

2001 they paid me Minimum Income Guarantee, the means tested benefit for older people that was replaced by Pension Credit. In 2005 I moved house and ever since they have deducted £20 per week from my benefit. 

They will not explain why, even though they admitted it on the phone to the CAB. They told me to wait, which I have done. I have numerous health problems including shingles. I now really need some full legal redress.  Your advice please?

 

The Benefits Doctor says:

This is a classic example of needing to find a specialist benefits advice service that can get to the bottom of this for you. As you’ve already been to your local CAB, get back in touch with them and explain that you are not willing to wait any more. You need to know what benefit you are receiving and exactly how it has been worked out. Once you know this, you can see if a mistake has been made and can then challenge the DWP accordingly. If the CAB are not able to do this for you, contact CLS direct, who will be able to tell you which solicitor in your area can help you with a complex benefits problem.