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Benefit revision and appeal
What to do if you think a decision about your benefits is wrong. How to appeal against decisions. Time limits for appealing.
Information and advice from other websites
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Problems with benefits and tax credits
Information on how to appeal against benefit decisions and on complaining about standards of service for benefits and tax credits.
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If you think our decision is wrong (PDF)
If you have applied for or are getting a benefit, you may need to know what you can do if you think the decision is wrong. This leaflet explains appeals and time limits.
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Appealing against a tax credits decision
Explains in detail how to make an appeal against a Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit decision or award.
From: HM Revenue & Customs
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Social Security and Child Support Appeals - FAQs
Answers frequently asked questions about benefits and child support appeals.
From: Tribunals Service
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Turned down for DLA or AA? Or think you're not getting enough?
Do you think the DWP have made the wrong decision about your claim for Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance? Do you want them to look at their decision again? We explain what to do every step of the way. This is the ultimate guide to DLA and AA appeals - it is particularly helpful if you do not have an adviser or representative. It also explains how friends and relatives can help and shows Doctors and other professionals how they can write evidence that will help the Tribunal come to the right decision.
From: Advicenow
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How to appeal
Covers whether to appeal, how the process works and what happens after the appeal.
From: Tribunals Service
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Welfare benefits leaflet
There are many different benefits available, depending on your needs and your circumstances. Find out how the benefits system works.
Who is entitled to tax credits?
Find out if you are entitled to tax credits, and how to claim them.
I’m returning to work. Do all my benefits stop?
Find out which benefits you might still be entitled to once you return to work.
My benefit has been overpaid. What do I do?
The rules on repaying benefit overpayments.
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