Tag Archives: Mandatory Reconsideration

DWP wrong to deny Benefits appeals

Posted on 08/16/2017 by wames

Independent Living blog post, 8 Aug 2017: Benefit appeals timed out unlawfully The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been acting unlawfully in stopping people taking disability benefit appeals to tribunal, three senior judges have ruled. Recent judgement in … Continue reading →

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‘Outrageous interference’ with rule of law as DWP sets 80% benefit appeal rejection target

Posted on 05/18/2017 by wames

politics.co.uk blog post, by Natalie Bloomer, 16 May 2017: ‘Outrageous interference’ with rule of law as DWP sets 80% benefit appeal rejection target “Since 2013, benefit claimants who wish to appeal against a decision made by the DWP have had … Continue reading →

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Benefits ‘mandatory reconsideration’ consultation ends 15 March 2016

Posted on 03/08/2016 by wames

There is still time to contribute to the consultation on mandatory reconsideration. You can request a mandatory reconsideration if you think the decision about your Benefit application is wrong. You can submit evidence you have to support this. If the DWP do … Continue reading →

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CAB Briefing for MPs on Mandatory Reconsideration (ESA)

Posted on 06/20/2014 by wames

Summary: Cutting off people’s employment and support allowance (ESA) benefits while DWP give a second opinion on their claim is adding an unnecessary administrative burden, causing stress and leaving some people with no income for a significant period of time. … Continue reading →

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