vipguy Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Hello I am currently in dispute with the DWP about a back payment of money. The details are long. I have approached a number of Sheffield Lawyers and a barrister's chambers in London all of whom have no idea what is going on and in some cases never got back to me!!! Have you had, or do you know anyone, in a similar case who has gone to a law firm who knows what they are doing and has a knowledge of the Social Security system? Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 minutes ago, vipguy said: Hello I am currently in dispute with the DWP about a back payment of money. The details are long. I have approached a number of Sheffield Lawyers and a barrister's chambers in London all of whom have no idea what is going on and in some cases never got back to me!!! Have you had, or do you know anyone, in a similar case who has gone to a law firm who knows what they are doing and has a knowledge of the Social Security system? Any help would be appreciated. Citizens Advice Bureau? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Lawyers are expensive and im not sure legal aid would be available for something like this so as @Longcol said have you tried CAB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipguy Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Hello The DWP have been hopeless. Legal Aid is not available for this I know because I trained as a lawyer ironically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinger549 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) There is a benefits section on Money Saving Expert. You could post on there as they have some very knowledgeable people. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/benefits-tax-credits Edited February 16 by Zinger549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbow Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 7 hours ago, vipguy said: Hello The DWP have been hopeless. Legal Aid is not available for this I know because I trained as a lawyer ironically. Going to your MP in these situations can actually be useful. They have case workers who might be able to help and the DWP do tend to take MP complaints seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark6535 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 With the DWP ,most things come down to rules and regulations, and like the bible you can find one rule that contradicts the other. So the idea is to Quote the rule that suits you. Rule books used to be published by CPAG (child poverty action group) and were around £12.00 a piece (many years ago) I'm not sure whether they still print them today, but a copy can be had in the main Library, with a little time you could save a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleblob Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 6 minutes ago, aardvark6535 said: With the DWP ,most things come down to rules and regulations, and like the bible you can find one rule that contradicts the other. So the idea is to Quote the rule that suits you. Rule books used to be published by CPAG (child poverty action group) and were around £12.00 a piece (many years ago) I'm not sure whether they still print them today, but a copy can be had in the main Library, with a little time you could save a fortune. Yes, they do, but as you say, a £12 cover price was many years ago: I think most CABs still use them. https://cpag.org.uk/shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbow Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 These people know loads about the system https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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