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.

Learn how to write an effective PIP tribunal statement with our step-by-step guide. Includes example statement, tips on using PIP descriptors, and advice on challenging DWP assessment reports.

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.

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.

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

Equip yourself to help a friend or family member make their case effectively at their PIP tribunal hearing. This guide explains your role as a supporter at the tribunal, how to provide moral support, and whether you can speak for them at the hearing.

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

Separating from your partner and need to sort how you look after your children in the future? Find ways to agree child arrangements after separation that work well for everybody especially your children, without going to court. People often still call these arrangements child custody, shared custody, residence and child contact, even though that isn’t what the law calls them anymore. Our expert guide covers what you need to sort out, mediation, parenting plans, common problems and what to do if you cannot agree. This guide is about the law in England and Wales only.