Benefits and Personal Pension.

Hi,I know I asked a similar question some time ago,but Im confused !,I have a personal pension of £30000 which matured 2 years ago when I was 60,I receive Income related ESA support group.I have savings of £1000.If I were to withdraw say £2500 using flexi access drawdown,would this affect my benefit?If I were to take smaller amounts in the future on a Ad Hoc basis would this affect my benefit?.Is there a situation where the DWP would say that I potentially have access to the full £30000 (minus relevant tax being paid).I understand that having savings up to £6000 is allowed,so I would not exceed this.Many thanks.

Thanks Gordon,my state retirement age is 66 (man) Would I have to inform DWP of my withdrawals? thanks again.

Hi Gordon,I have checked the SRA for a woman and it is the same-66.When I say Withdrawals,I dont mean regular amounts at regular intervals,more like if the car needs repairs,home decoration and repairs,and any other relativley high bills over say £200.As I say,my main worry is that if I make that first withdrawal of £2500,(to replace a 24 yar old car with a slightly newer one),will the DWP then say as I have accessed my pension,then the remaining money will be deemed as available and therefore exceed the £6000 and £16000 IRESA thresholds,thanks for your invaluable help.