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The PIP appeal process
Understand the PIP appeal process in 2026 - from mandatory reconsideration to the tribunal hearing. Learn what you need to do at each stage in the timeline, and how Advicenow can help you. This information applies in England and Wales. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland where the rules are the same but the relevant government departments and forms are different.
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How to write effective evidence for a PIP application or appeal
A guide for GPs, medical staff, social workers, and other professionals. It explains how to write more effective evidence for PIP so that your patient gets the right support first time. Includes explanations of PIP descriptors, and Regulation 4 guidance to save time and better support patients. This information applies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Keeping our children safe - a film for Roma parents
This short film, Keeping our children safe, looks at key elements of the legal framework of child protection in England, and the skills you need to fully meet the requirements. It is aimed specifically at Roma parents living in England and aims to address their needs. The film is narrated by Roma community members in Romanes. Created: March 2019 Reviewed: October 2023, September 2024 & February 2026
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Child protection - a film from a Roma parent's view
This short film is based on a real case but we have used actors to protect the identity of the family. The film is narrated by Romanian Roma community members in Romanes. Created: June 2023 Reviewed: September 2024 & January 2026
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How to deal with a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)
If you have received a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) it can be hard to know what to do. It is rarely possible to get free legal advice to help you decide. This guide will help you understand the most crucial things to know about the Single Justice Procedure and what you need to do. If you have received a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN), you have been charged with a minor criminal offence. Examples of minor criminal offences that may have led you to receive a SJPN are watching TV with no TV licence, failing to ensure your child attended school, most motoring offences, cycling on
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What to do if you get a Universal Credit sanction
Got a Universal Credit sanction? Don’t panic. Our step-by-step guide empowers you to get the sanction overturned, and get help with money now. The information in this guide applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Claimant commitments and how to avoid a Universal Credit sanction
If you break your claimant commitment, you will get a sanction. This guide explains how to get your claimant commitment right and how to avoid a DWP sanction. The information in this guide applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
