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FINAL CALL ROUTINE : OTHER THAN RSGULAR COMMITMENTS
The routine shown at the top of page 7 of checking schedule should be followed,
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This ~ncludes asking informants to confirm their name and correct
= ad&esS (including pOstcOde) so that there can k nO mistake
about the despatch of the &f payment. Also obtain the informant’s
telephone number.
Mention to informants that the postal order will take three to five
weeks to arriws. If the informant(s) are moving during this period
obtaxn details of new address and ask to which addreas we should send
the postal order. The details of new addresa should be recorded at
~ Of pink and yellm pages of *E* form.
Warn informant that we uuy naed to contact them if there are any
queries.
Boxes are provided so that the interviewer can show that these points
ha w been checked.
NOTE THAT ALL NOTES ANO AMENDMENTS ARISING FROM USING THESE CHECKS SHOULD APPEAR ON
THE INTERVIEW DOCUMENT, NOT ON THE CHECKING SHEET.
FINAL CHECKS AT HOME: DOCUMENTATION
Carry out the two checks regarding record books, and Local Authority rent shown on
page 7 of the checking schedule.
Arrange documents Ln correct order before returning this to the Office.
GENE~ CHECKS
Beyond using the check~ng schedule and looking to see that all quest~ons have been
answered, the followlng further general checks should be made.-
Household Did any peallar or unusual circumstances ex~st? If so, add
Schedule notes regarding them at Q128 on the schedule.
Income Has information on Lncome and occupation bsen pronded for e wry
Schedule member of the household who is 16 years or ovsr as specified on
page - Has Income for under 16 year olds been recorded at Q8 1
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This survey is perhaps unLque. lhe whole ganut of possible methods of income and
expenditure is -ster than can bs CoXred in a set of instmctions. This bsing so,
these written instructions (and notes on the schedules) are desi~ed tO help YOU
deal with the ma)orxty of domeatlc financ~al arrangements, and to help you
recognise the few that are more complex.
For the few which are more complex, all that is requ~red is that YOU mike really
full notes based on what the informant tells You, and leave the sums or declslons
to be worked out by office staff.
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