hi can you change a oral to paper hearing ?

katiemull2018

Hi my sister is awaiting her tribunal up to now its been 28 weeks, but she is really bad at the moment with mental health issues regarding a devastating recent incident, would she be able to change to a paper hearing as no way will she be able to attend ? TIA

katiemull2018

also the waiting time for our area is aprrox 34 weeks 

missm

I cant see why not but there will be members i'm sure who will know the answer 

Yadnad

She can change.  Instead why not ask for the earliest cancelled appointment?

atlas46

Hi Katie

Your sister needs to put in a formal request for an oral hearing and outline why.

She should seek reasonable adjustments, like a telephone call from the panel to your sister.

It is very important that the panel are made aware of her problems.

I strongly recommend you seek the advice of a welfare rights officer, in this instance.

katiemull2018

Thank you all for your replies, among her ailments she suffers severley with mental health problems, but my other sister was sexually assaulted and though were all affected its really shook her up and and shes suffering terrible 

missm

so sorry to hear this must be a awful time for you all 

katiemull2018

do you think i should wait until she gets her tribunal date letter or get intouch with them asap ? TIA

katiemull2018

do you think i should wait until she gets her tribunal date letter or get intouch with them asap ? TIA