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Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree
You can appeal a decision about your entitlement to benefits, for example…
Your appeal will be sent to the department that made the decision about…
Submit any evidence as soon as possible before the hearing so the tribunal…
You may be able to: get a decision cancelled (‘set aside’) appeal to the…
Use this form to appeal against a decision made by the Department for Work and Pensions about social security benefits. You can appeal a benefit decision online. Details are provided below.…
Contact your local council to appeal against a Housing Benefit decision
Challenge and appeal a decision about your entitlement to benefits, for example Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Use this form to appeal a decision made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about tax credits and other benefits. See the list of benefits in the form or guidance.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
Enrol and use HMRC's PAYE Online service to send payroll information to HMRC, to view the balance of what you owe, and to access tax codes and notices about your employees
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payment can be stopped
…The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) gives the government the valuations and property advice needed to support taxation and benefits.
If you don’t have enough to live on while you wait for your first payment you may be able to get an advance of your first Universal Credit payment.
Who can get National Insurance credits and how to apply or when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
Benefit overpayments - how they happen, your responsibilities, making repayments to DWP Debt Management, appeal an overpayment decision, Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA)…
Challenge a benefit decision - how to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, evidence you'll need, deadlines and what happens next.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
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