Hi sheeps68
You would be best advised to phone the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service. They have bespoke channels of communication with the DWP.
Call our Help to Claim phone number
You can contact an adviser through our free Help to Claim phone service. Advisers are available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday:
England: 0800 144 8 444
Scotland: 0800 023 2581
Wales: 08000 241 220
If you'd like to speak to a Welsh language adviser, call the Wales number.
David
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