Today received interview appointment for 'Reviewing benefits and circumstances' and asked to provide bank and building society statements, details of savings and investments, etc. I am in the Support Group due to physical ill health and on income related ESA. Nothing is changed in regard to my savings, or income. I did permitted work in October and November 2018 which I informed Dept of Work and Pensions about and was within the hours and pay level. I stopped work as it was causing my health to deteriorate. The recent change is difference is I applied for PIP and had a medical assessment 1 week ago. Has anyone found that applying for PIP has caused them to be interviewed about their ESA? Why do they ask people to have a 'review of benefits and circumstances"?
The claimants for these appointments are often selected at random, I doubt it is connected to your making a claim for PIP but it could be the result of your doing the PW.
There should be a number for you to contact the JC+ advisor for more information. Some members have reported that phoning the DWP has allowed the meeting to be done over the phone.
Gordon
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