Unfortunately, it is all too easy for a once legitimate benefit claim to become irregular. Whether it is forgetting to notify of a change of circumstances or mistakes made filling out long and confusing forms years before these issues can come back and cause significant problems. Over a long period of time, even a relatively small monthly payment can mount up to £10,000’s. Scrutiny and investigation of benefit claims was all but halted during Covid but it has now started again in earnest.

The DWP and others are now sending out thousands of investigation letters to claimants. Receiving such a letter is very stressful and upsetting but with prompt and expert advice and representation you will have a much better outcome.