Appealing a benefits decision
Find out how to appeal a decision about your claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or other benefits.
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Direct payments
If you choose to organise your own social care as a disabled person, you’ll receive your personal budget as a direct payment.
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Appeal to the Upper Tribunal
Advice on taking a further appeal to the Upper Tribunal if you disagree with a Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits decision.
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
A benefit for disabled people not affected by earnings, other income or savings. How to claim, assessments and appeals.
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EHCP declined, appeals and SEND tribunal
If your child’s EHCP is declined or you disagree with it, you can use mediation and appeal to the SEND tribunal.
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Lump sum payments and benefits
A lump sum from your pension or compensation may count as savings. This may affect your benefits. Backdated benefit payments do not count for a year.
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Cost of Living Payments
Cost of Living Payments finished in 2024. What you can do if you need help with living costs.
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Understanding Universal Credit payments
Find out how much Universal Credit you will get, what to do if you are not receiving the right payments and how backdating and overpayment work.
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Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)
If your rent comes to more than your benefit, or you need to pay a tenancy deposit, you might be able to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.
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Advocates for social care assessments and appeals
You always have the right to take someone, they do not have to be an advocate. Your local council will give you an advocate if you are eligible.
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