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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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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Appeal an NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) decision
You can appeal your NHS continuing healthcare decision. The process is a local resolution with your ICB. Then an independent review with the NHS.
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Completing your PIP claim form
How disabled people can apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is not based on income but helps to meet extra costs of disability.
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Preparing for your PIP assessment
Preparing before your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) telephone or face-to-face assessment can make it less stressful to claim disability benefits.
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Changing from DLA to PIP
If you have Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for a fixed period, you need to renew their claim before it ends.
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Applying for Universal Credit
How to claim, student claims, appealing decisions and what to do if you need to stop working because of your condition.
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Get help from an advocate
An advocate is an independent person who can help say what you want to say when appealing a benefits decision or making a complaint about healthcare and social services
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Benefits without the fight
The wrong assessor can lead to the wrong decision. Find out about benefits appeals near you and join us in calling for fairer benefits assessments.
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What is happening to PIP?
The government is reviewing proposed changes to PIP. Scope opposes harmful ideas and is advocating for a fairer benefits system. Here's what it all means.
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