Hi, my name is alisonl! What does it mean for my decision to be remitted to the secretary of state?

alisonl
alisonl Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited December 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi i went to a tribunal on Thursday got a letter saying does not have limited capability for work and it getting remitted to the secretary of state what does that mean

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  • alisonl
    alisonl Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi went to tribunal on Thursday got a letter saying does not have limited capability for work and it getting remitted to the secretary of state what does this mean please 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,928 Championing
    It essentially means the tribunal have found you fit for work and are sending their decision to UC/ESA for their records. Wether or not you’ll have to look for work now (UC) will depend on your circumstances (partner earnings etc) but you’re essentially classed as a jobseeker for UC purposes now.
  • alisonl
    alisonl Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    My partner gets cares for me 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,928 Championing
    I take it you get PIP/DLA. Please be aware that every benefit has a different criteria so even though you have been found fit for work, PIP/DLA is not about ability to work and is more in regards to your Daily Living and Mobility activities.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    You can request the Statement of Reasons and Record of Proceedings within 1 month of the date of the decision by contacting HMCTS. Once you receive them you'll need to find someone to take a look to see if they can find the error in law, if not then you can't appeal that decision.
  • alisonl
    alisonl Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Ok thank you 
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,415 Championing
    Welcome to the community 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @alisonl. It is the very least you deserve.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)