Appeal

LTP
LTP Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

Hello, I've been waiting for my appeal for over 18 months. I emailed the court and asked them to investigate as the citizens advice had told me people in my area had been seen in 6 months and at the most a year - no one else had waited longer than a year.

They did email back and said they'd investigate. I guess I got lost on a pile somewhere because they haven't emailed back but today I got my appeal date and it's in a few weeks which I know is quick because most people wait a few months once they've got the date. So I guess if they're taking too long ask them to investigate and make sure you haven't also fallen down the back of a shelf!

Now that I have the date what should I prepare? Do I need to take anything or write anything in advance?

I'm a bit scared I don't cope well with courts because of previous DV and I have PTSD is it like a proper courtroom with a judge or will it be more like a meeting room?

Any and all appeal advice or people’s previous experiences would be so appreciated!

Thank you!

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  • oldmanmarple
    oldmanmarple Community Member Posts: 54 Connected

    you dont have to write anything or bring it but if you might not remember or are the sort that leaves and thinks "crud I should have said this" then write it down so you remember it all

    i never been so cant say what the room is like sorry

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 6,351 Online Community Team

    Hi @LTP! That's a nightmare timescale. Good thing you got on to them, and sounds like they've now turned it around fairly quickly which is good - means you won't have the added anxiety for too long of waiting on that date hopefully.

    As it's been a while, I'd definitely suggest having a good read through everything and making sure you have all the information handy - anything to support your case.

    I've not been through this myself, but I don't recall seeing much negativity about the actual tribunal, so hopefully you'll be fine once you get there. Remember - you've not done anything wrong, and it's your right to question the decision. It's completely understandable how you're feeling though - I'd probably be the same! Have you got somebody close that you can take along as a bit of emotional support?

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,264 Championing

    The room is usually more like classroom, with tables and chairs all on one level. Although it's in a court building, it's not actually a court room.

  • Dendoo
    Dendoo Community Member Posts: 270 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/147067/appeal

    Hi hope your ok ? Mines coming up too and at a court somewhere I’ve never been inside before . It’s so overwhelming for me as I like to get a feel of places if I haven’t been before even googling the inages of places but can’t google images of inside a court! I couldn’t even go visit to put my mind an ease I can’t I asked . I was advised to do face to face with my rep and now my rep won’t be able to attend . I just wanted to let you know you’re not alone even though we’re over whelmed for different reasons . I hope all goes well for you x

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