Caselaw summaries

Right to reside – self-employed person – woman who ceases self-employment due to pregnancy/ aftermath of childbirth retains status for a reasonable period

Universal credit (UC) minimum income floor – not unlawful

Daily living Activity nine (engaging with other people face to face) – general guidance

Personal independence payment (PIP) - failure to attend medical – appeal after attended rearranged medical

Repeat claim for employment and support allowance – where claim decided immediately so as to find claimant fails the work capability assessment again

Personal independence payment (PIP) - mobilising – using a car – overall and holistic assessment required

Right to reside – permanent right to reside

Disability living allowance care component – low rate for attention for a ‘significant portion of the day’

Tribunals – deciding without a hearing – tribunal erred in not investigating sufficiently why (or if) claimant was precluded from attending a hearing by regular medical appointments

Daily living Activity two (taking nutrition) – claimant with difficulty swallowing food due to pain caused by throat ulcers