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How to challenge a PIP decision
Expert advice on how to get your PIP decision changed with a mandatory reconsideration. Explains the 1 month deadline, what to do if it has passed, and why you don’t need new evidence. The information in this guide applies to people who have applied for Personal Independence Payment in England, Wales and Scotland. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland.
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How to appeal a DLA decision
Expert help for every stage of your DLA appeal. From how to ask for an appeal to the final hearing, we show parents how to successfully challenge unfair DLA decisions. This information applies in England and Wales, and will be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland as the rules are the same but the forms and relevant government department is different.
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Appeal a work capability assessment decision
If you disagree with a decision about your ability to work, you should ask for a work capability assessment appeal. Most clamiants need to ask for a mandatory reconsideration first. An appeal is when a judge and two experts who do not work for the DWP will look at your claim to see if the right decision was made. Appeals can take longer than mandatory reconsiderations, but they are much more likely to be successful. Unfortunately, in lots of places it is hard to get advice or representation to help with your appeal. Most people have to do most or all of the work themselves or with the help of
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Supporting a friend or family at an appeal about their work capability?
If someone has asked you to go with them to the ESA or Universal Credit appeal hearing to give them support, there are several things that you could do that would be very useful. This information applies to the UK.
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How to appeal a PIP decision
Learn how to appeal a PIP decision effectively and give yourself the best chance of winning. Step-by-step help with the appeal form, how to prepare, and the tribunal hearing. 90% of our users get their award changed, without an adviser. 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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Supporting a friend or family at a DLA appeal?
If someone has asked you to go with them to the tribunal hearing to give them support, there are several things that you could do that would be very useful. This information applies to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
