Winning Your Benefit Appeal: what you need to know, 5th ed

This new edition is packed with essential information on how to prepare and present a successful appeal at the First-tier Tribunal.  
 
You don’t need to be an expert on the social security system: this book will guide you through the process, explaining how to avoid the pitfalls and maximise your clients’ chances of success.  
 
It outlines the whole appeals process, from preparing an appeal and writing a submission, to what happens at the hearing, getting the decision and what may happen afterwards.  
 
There are plenty of examples and practical tips, particularly to help with appeals about illness and disability, a useful glossary of terms and sample submissions. 

Who’s this book for? 

This guide is for anyone who wants to appeal against a benefit decision to an independent tribunal, or who is representing someone with an appeal.  

What’s inside? 

• Which decisions can you appeal?
• What is a mandatory consideration?
• Is there a time limit?
• How do you check the law?
• What evidence do you need?
• How are you questioned?
• Can the tribunal’s decision be changed?