Appeal

[LouLamb]

Just got a call from the citizen advice . No one can come to my appeal . So now i don't know what to do . What actually happens at the appeal. Do I have to do anything when I'm their

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi LouLamb ,

If you are a member of LUPUS UK, we have a number of guides for benefit appeals which you may find helpful. The full list can be seen here - lupusuk.org.uk/benefits/

Just send me an email at [e-mail] and let me know which guides you need.

[tired18]

If you want support at the hearing, contact your local Welfare Rights team. You should be able to get the number from the local council offices

[MrsMouseSJ]

Hi LouLamb. Further to tired18's response, Citizens Advice should also be able to let you know of other, local organisations which may be able to help you. I really hope that you find someone; do post and let us know. Best wishes.

[LouLamb in reply to MrsMouseSJ]

I'll just go with my mum and see what happens. I was looking online and it says it's could to make notes , about what you disagree with about the decision . They give you a copy of the examiners report

[MrsMouseSJ in reply to LouLamb]

I went to appeal, in respect of the former Incapacity Benefit, around 10 years ago now. You may be au fait with the appeal process but I wasn't. My advisor at JobCentrePlus urged me to contact an organisation, similar to Citizens Advice, for support - which I did. Thank goodness. The lady who helped me, and came to the appeal, knew exactly what was what and clicked into professional mode as soon as we sat down. I won my appeal - thanks to her.

So if you aren't familiar with the process and you are able to contact your local welfare rights team plus check for other potential avenues of support with CAB, then it may be well worth doing.

Best wishes