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.

• 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.

A successful trace allows you to view Occupancy History details, which shows details of individuals who have used an address.