Incorrect National Insurance Number

[Bernese]

My wife recently had a heart attack and tried to claim benefits but was told she had no contributions when looking the NI number on her pay slips are different to what the Pensions and works say it should be there is one figure different is there anyway we can prove how much she has paid over the years as we only have payslips for the past 2 years

[Ethel]

Your wife will need to write down as much information as she possibly can about her previous employment -

Employers name and address
Date of employment
Her full name at that time if different.

She will need to do this for every job she has had since leaving school. If she doesn't have exact details, rough estimates are better than nothing.

Is she has been in receipt of child benefit, unemployment benefit or sick pay of any kind, the dates need to be included.

When she has as much information as possible, call the HM Revenue and Customs (NI contributions) Office.

Give the NI number shown on her payslips and the other number.

If she doesn't get satisfaction, get her to write a letter of authority so you can act on her behalf, and take all the information to the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Of course, if she feels up to it she can deal with it herself.

Good luck to you both.

[Bernese]

Thank you for your speedy reply it is very much appreciated

[Ethel]

I'm sure you have enough on your plate, but I do hope you are being dealt with properly by the authorities.

:)

[nommy]

yes good luck and I wish your wife a speedy recovery, and to look after herself, sound advice from Ethel