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ACS
ACS Community member Posts: 4 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello, 

My husband is a recipient of income-related ESA, he is in the Support Group and receives PIP. I am his designated carer and receive Carers' Allowance. 

We have recently got a letter from the DWP regarding a 'Compliance Interview'. I was under the impression that interaction with DWP personnel was optional for members of the Support Group. Can anyone clarify the policy on this? 

I have tried to contact the Compliance Officer but the phone number is inactive and the JCP phone operators were unable to get hold of them either. 

Any guidance would be much appreciated. 

Many thanks, 

ACS
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  • Dotty123
    Dotty123 Community member Posts: 492 Pioneering
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    Support group esa claimants are always on receiving end of re medical and looked at x
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,038 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    Those In the support group do not have to attend any work focused interviews but this is a compliance interview which is completely different. It means that they are checking your benefits and you will have to attend this interview otherwise your benefits could stop. I’d advise you to ring the number on the letter Monday morning and ask what it’s about and they may give you more information. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @ACS, were you able to ring and get more information? :)
    Scope

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