Do the DWP contest Late Appeals?

Hi Waylay

The DWP always ask for the appeal to be dismissed, but it is really up to the tribunal to accept a late appeal. With good reason, which it sounds that you have, you have upto 13 months to apply to the tibunal

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Hi Waylay

It's very unusual indeed to have the appeal refused on the grounds that it's late. Did you write on the form the reasons why it was late?  If not, phone the Tribunal Service and let them know that you'll send an additional letter in explaining this.

It really should then just be a question of time for the appeal to be read by the right person and and then accepted and the notice of acceptance sent to you. Give it say a month and then  if no joy, phone the Tribunal Service to ask for a progress report. Their number is 0300  123 1142.

In case you haven't already done this, make sure that you have included information about which descriptor points apply to your claim (PIP or ESA). If it's a PIP appeal, have a look at both www.advicenow,org,uk's online leaflet "How to Win a PIP Appeal" and www.pipinfo.net for the definitions of the terms used in the regulations.  If it's ESA, similar principles apply - there is a list of descriptor points and alternative ways to pass the work capability assessment at www.disabilityrightsuk.org - Factsheet 71, Appendices 1 to 4. 

Find a local specialist adviser if you can to help you through the painful process of having to appeal. 

I hope this helps. Good luck .

Gill_Scope
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Hi @Waylay ?

I'm dealing with a similar situation at the moment; can I ask how you got on with yours please?

I wasn't actually late filling in or sending the form, but it must have arrived late by a day or so. 

@Waylay I'll do that tomorrow. Thank you so much x