DWP urges claimants to report changes to avoid benefit problems

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 10:01 · Archive

The DWP is reminding benefit claimants they must notify authorities of changes in their circumstances.

The Department for Work and Pensions is reminding benefit claimants that they must inform authorities about changes to their personal circumstances. This applies to recipients of Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit under the Labour government.

Claimants need to maintain current information with both the DWP and HM Revenue and Customs to prevent overpayments, ensure they receive proper support, and avoid complications with future claims. Some changes might increase benefit entitlement whilst others could reduce payments or halt support entirely.

Citizens Advice warns that overpayments can occur even when errors are unintentional, and individuals may still face requests to return funds if they have been paid excessive amounts. The charity recommends people notify authorities about changes promptly, retain copies of correspondence and seek advice if uncertain whether a modification might affect their benefits.

State pensioners receiving Migration Notices directing them to transition to Universal Credit are being cautioned against ignoring the notification. The DWP warns that failure to meet the deadline could see their benefit payments cease entirely. Anyone receiving such a notice must submit a Universal Credit claim by the deadline stated in their correspondence if they want to keep receiving financial support.

How it is being reported

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• DWP urgent new Universal Credit warning as letters sent outThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a crucial warning to all state pensionersLeedsLive · 14 Nov, 07:56
• DWP Universal Credit, PIP and Attendance Allowance changes for claimantsPension Credit and Carer's Allowance are affected tooLeedsLive · 13 Nov, 13:27

In this story: Department for Work and Pensions · Citizens Advice · HM Revenue and Customs

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