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ESA help

Hi. I've just joined and wanted to say hello plus need some help. I'm on ESA and have just got a letter in saying they are doing a home visit next week. It says they need to clarify some information but their purpose is not to discuss issues regarding my condition. Has anyone had this before and what does it mean. I'm worried sick. Thanks
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I would ask them what information it is they require so you can make sure it is available when they come (for example, bank account statements). I'd definitely recommend that you have someone with you during the visit if you can.
Here's a link to more information about visits (it may simply be a random visit for statistical purposes, or it may be a visit to check your claim, it's hard to say).
https://www.gov.uk/dwp-visit
I'd recommend that you check the visiting officer's ID as suggested in the webpage. Hopefully, it will be a straightforward visit and won't affect your claim, but it is worth spending some time getting the paperwork they may want to see ready.
Will