Recently, we have been hearing about UC claimants who are undergoing cancer treatment and therefore unable to work not being treated as having LCWRA due to being ineligible for a work capability assessment. As a result, they are stuck in an in inappropriate conditionality group and losing out financially. This Early Warning System bulletin looks at where the DWP is going wrong and how advisers might help claimants in this situation.
Recently, we have been hearing about overpayments of legacy benefits during the managed migration process. This bulletin looks at what should happen in these situations, and issues we have been seeing with how it’s working in practice. The Early Warning System collects case studies from welfare rights advisers and members of the public. We use this evidence in CPAG's campaigning, policy and legal work.
Free, expert advice on welfare benefits through our dedicated advice line, as well as specialist support with complex cases such as Upper Tribunal appeals and judicial review processes, and specialist help for those advising particular groups.
The Early Warning System collects case studies from welfare rights advisers. We use this evidence in CPAG's campaigning, policy and legal work. So far this year, we’ve heard a lot about managed migration.
If you disagree with a DWP decision about your entitlement to personal independence payment (PIP) you may be able to appeal and have your appeal decided by an independent tribunal.
