Disagree with a DLA decision for your child? Our expert guide explains the process for challenging a DLA decision and what you need to do at each stages, from mandatory reconsideration to the tribunal hearing. Start now. This information applies in England, Wales, and Scotland. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland.

Understand the process for challenging a decision about your fitness for work and what you need to do at each stage. This information applies in England, Wales, and Scotland. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland.

Whether or not your child is entitled to DLA is based on what help they need with very specific things because of their illness, disability, or difference that another child of the same age would not. The application process is tricky and lots of parents and carers whose children who should get the benefit find they are turned down to start with or given a lower award. If this happens to you, ask for a mandatory reconsideration. All unfair decisions should be challenged. If they don’t change the decision at the first stage, ask for an appeal. 90% of people who used our guides or tools had the