Hi, my name is John123455! DWP causing issues regarding who I live with.

John123455
John123455 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited March 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi there. Wonder if someone could give me some advice. I recieved notification a few weeks ago stating that dwp were reviewing my bank situation. Which I had nothing to hide so during the review phone call that I received from dwp. I was asked about my living conditions. I explained that I live with my friend as she put me up after I had become homeless. The dwp then started asking for their details at the time I asked why do you need them! As she doesn't claim benefits . But I gave the details anyway as I said I I have nothing to hide. But I then received a form in the post a few days later, titled living together as a married couple.… I couldn't believe I expressed a right good few times that it was my friend . I am GAY but I didn't actually tell the person on the phone who was doing my review because I didn't actually had to justify that much. I haven't filled the form in yet but if I dont it has been stated that if I dont my benefits will get stopped. Can anyone give me some advice as I am really unsure what to do and I am extremely anxious

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing
    edited March 2025

    The best advice I can give is you need to fill in the form and return it.

    You could also speak to a local welfare rights organisation.

    https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

  • justsaying2025
    justsaying2025 Community Member Posts: 22 Connected

    Hi John,

    One of the largest areas of DWP fraud is couples living together but not claiming as a couple.

    Does the form allow you to complete it by statin you are not a couple? If so I advise you to complete and return.

    I am assuming your finances are separate? If so just answer honestly & you should be fine.

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