I recently had my contributory pension reassessed under the new Home Caring scheme and I am not being allowed two years when I worked as a full-time permanent teacher back in the early 1970s before I had my children. Apparently, the stamps were never paid so I'm now receiving a reduced pension as a result.
Do I have any hope of arguing my case that I was unaware that the school didn't pay my stamps? The principal is long dead although the school still exists. I have no records from way back then to clarify the situation but I presume the Dept., of Ed. has a record of my employment, even though it's almost 50 years ago?
Any advice as to whether it's worth pursuing it further with Welfare?
Do I have any hope of arguing my case that I was unaware that the school didn't pay my stamps? The principal is long dead although the school still exists. I have no records from way back then to clarify the situation but I presume the Dept., of Ed. has a record of my employment, even though it's almost 50 years ago?
Any advice as to whether it's worth pursuing it further with Welfare?