BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT
Including eligibility for benefits, help through the claims process, filling in complex application forms*, understanding decisions on benefits, re-assessment of benefits due to changes in circumstances, and general problem-solving in relation to benefits. Advice and support in relation to new Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, new Local Authority schemes, and other benefit changes.
DISPUTES & RECONSIDERATIONS
We help with challenging decisions made by DWP, HRMC, and Local Councils. Also obtaining expert evidence in support of challenges and advice on overpayments of benefits – including recoverability.
TRAINING & CONSULTANCY
Upon request it may be possible to deliver training courses on specific areas.
APPEALS
We can advise on the merits of appeal tribunals, liaise with the Tribunal Service, obtain Expert evidence in support of appeals, prepare written submissions for appeal tribunals, and where necessary provide representation at appeal tribunals. We offer advice following an appeal including advice on possible appeals to the Upper Tribunal.
Thinking it’s okay to spend more because you will get paid. This is the first sign of poor debt management or not taking unforeseen circumstances that could take affect.
If possible, always avoid credit cards as these can have bad repercussions in the future. Try to manage on normal household debit cards and make cuts where necessary to see you out of a bad patch.
If you are expecting to move homes in the next few months, it is best to start saving especially if you are renting as you could end up paying 2 rental agreements until the first one finishes. Been made evicted? Then call the local council immediately or if no avail then call us immediately.
