To report this as benefit fraud

The “no harm in reporting” line is nonsense. That’s like saying “no harm in reporting Mr. XYZ as a nonce, cos that will help stamp out paedophilia.”

Wonder why she didn’t report her months ago then if she has all this knowledge and ‘evidence’?

As I said, the OP had her suspicions which are probably not founded on nothing as she knows her well, so there is no harm in reporting so an investigating into whether she is actually entitled can be carried out, if it is found that she is entitled then all is well

Report if she is defrauding the taxpayer. Giving away savings is deprivation of assets. I'm sick of paying more and more for people who aren't genuinely in need and with that amount of saving they need to be used first.

And this is why I am too scared to leave the house at times. In case I am out "too much".

DLA/PIP is not means tested, so you can't complain if that's what she gets - £40K is only a very small amount of money really in the grand scheme, she won't be paying into a pension scheme for example, and eventually that £40K will go very quickly when it is called upon.

There is harm as it is based on speculation, and her benefits will be stopped in the meantime. That means she wont be able to buy food or pay bills. For months.

Going to the gym is now suspicious behaviour?

It doesn’t sound petty and vindictive to me. The sooner people are responsible for themselves the better, not expecting social care to subside their lifestyle when they have the capacity or means to do so themselves. For those truly in need, no issue, but for those taking advantage then we need to do more to change the situation. Including speaking out. Well done OP for raising this, I hope you have the fortitude to see it through.

Why is going on holiday and attending the gym suspicious behaviour for a disabled person? You sound utterly ableist.

As I said, the OP had her suspicions which are probably not founded on nothing as she knows her well so there is no harm in investigating to determine entitlement

”sick” people are allowed to go on holiday and exercise…
tired of people expecting people on benefits to live in crack dens and spend their days watching countdown and eating frozen nuggets.
you sound bitter and boring babe

Her benefits will be stopped in the meantime though.

Disabled people are also allowed to attended the gym.

I used to know a lady who spent hours and hours at the gym. She could not work due to mental health issues.

As I said, there is no harm in reporting suspicious behaviour, there will be an investigation to see if she is entitled and if she is then all is fine

It's not difficult to understand, people talk. 2 of my relatives are claiming pip after wildly exaggerating their symptoms. Yes, they have health issues but neither have care or mobility needs.

Yet if I posted a thread about this Mumsnet would ask me how I'm so sure 🤔

OP, they will catch up with her sooner or later, there was a very similar case in my local paper recently where someone tried to hide inheritance in a similar way. Took about 2 years but they caught up with her and she was prosecuted.

spends a lot of time at the gym
The OP knows her well so would have mentioned if she had some Physical disability
No harm in reporting suspicious behaviour, it can be investigated and if she is actually entitled the all is fine

Depends why she is not working. OP does not even know what benefits she claims, so it stands to reason that she wont know why she can't work either.
In any case, it is between the relative and the DWP as to why she can't work. It is not up to OP or anyone on here to decide otherwise based on the very limited information. And as had been said by a PP. - you can be disabled and still go to the gym and on holiday.

That’s not what disability is meant to look like though, for the hard of thinking…

”They” should be at home, making craft items from used dressings or something.

I'm sure you have a budding career as a DWP assessor waiting for you.

ANy fraud aside, there is no need to say she is a "drain" or not a productive member of society.
I am unable to work and I claim UC. I already feel like a fucking burden to mankind without comments like yours.

You are obviously a genuine claimant to UC.

In my opinion UC fails many very disabled/sick people.

Under the old system, if anyone had the highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) & in receipt of Incapacity Benefit, they automatically went into the 'Support Group' which meant DWP would send them a nice letter every so-often asking if they would like to have a meeting with a Jobcentre Work Coach to talk about any work-related activities such as training, education courses etc, but, if not, they were left alone. They also got an extra amount of money. Not so with claimants in receipt of UC & in receipt of enhanced care PIP.

Why, because she goes on holiday etc? Disabled people are allowed to have a life and holiday.

And presumably her benefits will be stopped while she's being investigated?