Cryptic Questions from DWP call

Tubz

I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

Thanks

lisathomas50

@Tubz maybe  the questions weren't asked when you had  your tribunal so they are checking now that could be one reason 
This is only my opinion though 

Other people will reply and may be able to help more 

MarkN88

I’ve known people be asked these questions when they are working out payment owed. I can’t guarantee you have won your tribunal but there’s a strong indication it’s good news. 

TeddyB22

Tubz said:

I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

Thanks

Hopefully it's good news. Can I ask, was your Tribunal over the phone?

Tubz

Thanks everyone.

Yes it was Teddy B22. Does that make a difference in your opinion?

leeCal

Sounds like good news coming to me. 🙂

chiarieds

Hi @Tubz - You usually get such a call prior to monies getting paid into your bank account. You might receive the money before you get a letter, so I'd keep checking your bank account.

woodbine

TeddyB22 said:

Tubz said:

I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

Thanks

Hopefully it's good news. Can I ask, was your Tribunal over the phone?

They have all been done by phone for months now

Tubz

Thanks everyone. I do hope you're right... my anxiety has been through the roof since my tribunal! 😥

Ross_Scope

Try to take it easy @Tubz, do what you can to manage your anxiety and fingers crossed it will be good news.

mikehughescq

The only reasons these questions are asked is exactly the same reason they’ve been asked since the 1970s. A payment needs to be calculated and they need to know there were no periods during the arrears period where you cannot be paid e.g. when you have been in hospital or a care home 29 days etc.