Housing Benefit assesment .

Doikers · 03-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Right so I've had a letter telling me I'm going to have a visit from a housing benefit assesor tomorrow , It's part of the new government checking to make sure people who claim benefits are entitled to them. I am entitled , my housing support worker said so , I'm still anxious about the whole thing though , Having anxiety issues doesn't help .
What I was wondering is that is there anyone else here who has had this assesment and how does it go? Any tips? I've gotten a copy of my tenancy, Bank Statement and Income Support letter all ready but I don't know what to expect . Thanks :)

~Grace~ · 03-10-2010, 10:01 PM

Sorry, I have no advice but wanted to wish you well for tomorrow xx

frannie · 04-10-2010, 12:56 AM

make them a cup of tea and people tend to be nicer and less scary. sounds stupid but it works, and it gives you two minutes to calm yourself in the kitchen when they're looking over stuff. trust in your support worker, they know what they're doing :) good luck

Doikers · 04-10-2010, 10:27 AM

Well the Houseing benifit assesor lady came just now , she was here for 5 minutes Max , ask a few questions , Name , postcode , are you on income support ........ and had me sign the form and left , she seemed nice and was plaesant and came early *YEY* , So releived that it's over , she didn't even want to look at my bank statement or income support letter like the letter said to have ready . I offered her tea but she didn't want any , SO glad it's over :)

Thanks for your support guys n gals :)

misskitty112 · 04-10-2010, 10:39 PM

I'm glad it turned out well, dear *hugs*

frannie · 05-10-2010, 12:37 AM

oh yay glad it is all over... see the magic of tea made it all go ok.. heehee.