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1 year 4 months ago #281883 by luisapucino
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I am in the middle of an ongoing dispute with my neighbour. It started when he and his partner called my partner a bloody foreigner. My partner is Italian. He is also my full time carer. I have reported it to the police, but without a recording there is little they can do. The other day, we overheard the neighbour threaten to report us. I don't know how he knows i am medically retired (i receive a pension from my previous employer HMRC). I also receive PIP and contribution based ESA. My partner only receives carers allowance. This neighbour was talking to someone about how we go out, so therefore we could also go out to work. I am frightened of this neighbour. My brother has kindly offered for my partner and i to sleep over at his home, so we don't have to be near these neighbours 24/7. We are thinking of selling our property and moving. The situation is unbearable. Do i have to declare this to the DWP? Also, should i tell the DWP that our neighbour is threatening to report us? We would appreciate any help! Thank you
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1 year 4 months ago #281885 by BIS
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Hi luisapucino
I'm sorry that you find yourself in such a position.
You don't have to inform the DWP of anything until your move is certain.
There is nothing to be gained by telling the DWP that your neighbours are threatening to report you. As far as you know, the neighbour hasn't done so. It might just be talk, but if it isn't, you deal with it when it comes up. I get this is horribly stressful for you, but you can't fight a case that hasn't yet happened. A similar thing recently happened to a good friend of mine - but it was quickly closed down as the accusation was easily proven false.
Nothing in the PIP criteria says a claimant can't go out. Your neighbour has no idea if going out causes you any difficulties - nor do they know for what criteria you were awarded PIP. So I know it is worrying, but please try not to let it get to you.
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I'm sorry that you find yourself in such a position.
You don't have to inform the DWP of anything until your move is certain.
There is nothing to be gained by telling the DWP that your neighbours are threatening to report you. As far as you know, the neighbour hasn't done so. It might just be talk, but if it isn't, you deal with it when it comes up. I get this is horribly stressful for you, but you can't fight a case that hasn't yet happened. A similar thing recently happened to a good friend of mine - but it was quickly closed down as the accusation was easily proven false.
Nothing in the PIP criteria says a claimant can't go out. Your neighbour has no idea if going out causes you any difficulties - nor do they know for what criteria you were awarded PIP. So I know it is worrying, but please try not to let it get to you.
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1 year 4 months ago #281942 by luisapucino
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Thank you for reassuring us. We are very grateful to you. If I do receive a letter (cross fingers nothing arrives) would you be able to help or should I go to my local CAB. Thank you again for all your help! Luisa and Davide
Thank you for reassuring us. We are very grateful to you. If I do receive a letter (cross fingers nothing arrives) would you be able to help or should I go to my local CAB. Thank you again for all your help! Luisa and Davide
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1 year 4 months ago #281961 by luisapucino
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Thank you for reassuring us. If heaven forbid a letter should arrive from DWP, would you be able to help us or should we go to the citizens advice bureau? Thank you again
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1 year 4 months ago #281962 by Mollie
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You should report any and all future incidents to the Police. They may not be able to do anything about a single incident but if it continues they should link the reports and then do something. Keep notes on when you report anything and who you speak to. A police force got into serious trouble a few years ago over something similar. I sincerely hope that this does not continue for you.
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1 year 4 months ago #281963 by BIS
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Hi luisapucino
If it happens, you would be wise to talk to the CAB, because they can advise you on all areas of the benefits you receive. If the letter contains any accusation about whether you truly have disabilities - that is easily disproved by information from your doctor. Try not to worry about it - because if someone is being malicious, it's hard to anticipate what they might say.
If you get a letter, you know exactly who is responsible for it (even though the DWP won't be able to confirm that to you) - and you know that whatever they say is rubbish. You have to try and remember that if the DWP investigates - they are just doing their job and not trying to 'get at you'. You will have truth on your side!
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If it happens, you would be wise to talk to the CAB, because they can advise you on all areas of the benefits you receive. If the letter contains any accusation about whether you truly have disabilities - that is easily disproved by information from your doctor. Try not to worry about it - because if someone is being malicious, it's hard to anticipate what they might say.
If you get a letter, you know exactly who is responsible for it (even though the DWP won't be able to confirm that to you) - and you know that whatever they say is rubbish. You have to try and remember that if the DWP investigates - they are just doing their job and not trying to 'get at you'. You will have truth on your side!
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