Cryptic Questions from DWP call

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Tubz
Tubz Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
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

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  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    @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 
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    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
    TeddyB22 Online Community Member Posts: 178 Contributor
    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
    Tubz Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor
    Thanks everyone. :)

    Yes it was Teddy B22. Does that make a difference in your opinion?
  • leeCal
    leeCal Online Community Member Posts: 7,537 Championing
    Sounds like good news coming to me. ?
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,071 Championing
    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. :)
  • Tubz
    Tubz Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor
    Thanks everyone. I do hope you're right... my anxiety has been through the roof since my tribunal! ?
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Try to take it easy @Tubz, do what you can to manage your anxiety and fingers crossed it will be good news.

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