Help with claims, challenging decisions, advice on entitlement.
BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT
Including eligibility to 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 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, 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
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.
Staff:
Maleeha Kiani- Social Welfare Advisor/Project coordinator
Teyba Seyed- Senior Social Welfare Advisor/Project coordinator