Finding Representation

Cuddlesh
Cuddlesh Online Community Member Posts: 10 Connected
edited May 2019 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Help, I need Help.  My PIP Appeal hearing is booked for Friday 3rd May, just one week to go, I'm struggling to find help to represent me at the tribunal.  All I have contacted so far, The Free Representation Unit, C.A.B, and a local Law Centre, will not take on my case.  I have very few options left.  Time is running out, I feel I can in no way represent myself as some has suggested I do, I find the whole experience overwhelming and impacting my anxiety.  

Please, if anyone has any other suggestions, also I cannot afford legal fees, I would very much appreciate it.  

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,

    As you have already found out it maybe extremely difficult to find someone to represent you at this late stage. CAB no longer represent anyone at Tribunals because they don't have the funding to do this.

    Even with representation you will still need to attend and answer the questions yourself. Do you have someone that can go with you on the day, a family member or friend?
  • Cuddlesh
    Cuddlesh Online Community Member Posts: 10 Connected
    HI, 
    NO, I don't have anyone available, but I am hoping the last few options I'm waiting for a reply from would prove useful.  Would you suggest cancelling the date to allow more time.  My local law centre could help?
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,270 Online Community Programme Lead
    Good luck at your hearing today @Cuddlesh, did you manage to find someone to support you at it?
    Let us know how you get on. :)

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