Pips Appeal. Letter from DFC said they have all the information they need

Analine
Analine Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2021 in PIP, DLA, and AA
In the process of an  appeal but got a letter from dfc to say they have all information needed and will be in touch when they have made a decision.I just assumed now it's at the appeal stage the dfc just liase with the tribunal not me.

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  • Girl_No1
    Girl_No1 Community member Posts: 152 Empowering
    Excuse my ignorance, but what/who is dfc? 
  • atlas47
    atlas47 Community member Posts: 237 Empowering
    Hi @Girl_No1

    DFC = Department For Communities, which operates in NI. Which operates like DWP in other UK countries.
  • Girl_No1
    Girl_No1 Community member Posts: 152 Empowering
    Ah, thanks!  Every day's a school day!   Hope someone's along soon to answer your question.  :) 

  • atlas47
    atlas47 Community member Posts: 237 Empowering
    edited July 2021
    Hi @Analine

    Have you been through the MR process?

    It is the claimant who start the appeal process, not sure about NI though.

    Give whoever sent you the letter, a ring, to see what decision is pending.

    Hope this helps.
  • Analine
    Analine Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Yes have been through MR process so as you suggested I think I will give them a ring.
    Thanks for the advice
  • atlas47
    atlas47 Community member Posts: 237 Empowering
    Hi @Analine

    Might be worth reading this article, about the DWP backing down on not behaving badly, when dealing with claimants.


    https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/dwp-backs-down-on-benefit-offer-ahead-of-jr-hearing/5109215.article

    Let us know how you get on.

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