PIP

There can be up to 3 stages of appeal, depending on how far you want to go in challenging the DWP’s decision.

These stages are:

• mandatory reconsideration
• a tribunal appeal and hearing
• further appeals

If you want to challenge a benefit decision you have 1 calendar month from the date on your decision letter to ask the DWP to reconsider.

The first step is the Mandatory Reconsideration.

You can either:

• send a completed mandatory reconsideration request form (GOV.UK)
• or write a letter telling them why you disagree with their decision

If you choose to write a letter, include all the information required by the online form.

You can find a step-by-step guide to appealing a DWP benefits decision here.