TCM0300220 - Specialist areas - Specialist Trace: Specialist Trace Unit - IT systems (Info)
Access to DWP Data (ADD)
This system holds records for everyone who has a National Insurance number (NINO) and details of any benefits that have been, or are, in payment to them. The following screens can be found on the ADD system. There is a brief description for each of how and why you use it.
- Account Summary
- this screen is used to view an individual’s personal and benefit details and, if applicable, details of their partner.
- Person Trace
- this screen is used to trace a NINO using a combination of
- forename
- surname
- sex
- date of birth or approximate date of birth
- possible NINO
- address
- post code.
- this screen is used to trace a NINO using a combination of
- Address Trace
- this is used to trace details of all NINOs that have had an interest at an address by using a combination of
- post code
- building name and number
- street
- town.
- this is used to trace details of all NINOs that have had an interest at an address by using a combination of
A successful trace allows you to view Occupancy History details, which shows details of individuals who have used an address.