Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is money for people who have extra care or mobility needs as a result of a disability.
- Last reviewed 16 January 2023
How do I challenge a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision?
This page gives an overview of challenging a PIP decision.
For more about each stage, click on the sections below or see ourChallenging a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision guide. Alternatively, you can check ourTurn2us PIP Helper to find information about what to expect, and links to get extra help.
Check decision
If you don’t understand the decision, you can ask the to explain it. Contact them using the details on the decision letter.
If you don’t know if the decision is right, you can check whether you qualify for PIP and what PIP award you're likely to get by using theTurn2us PIP Helper.
Ask for Mandatory Reconsideration
If you disagree with the DWP’s decision, you can ask them to look at it again and to change it. A is when the DWP look at their decision again and decide whether to change it.
The best way to ask for a is to write to the DWP at the address on your decision letter. You normally have one month from the date you got your decision letter to ask for .
Get Mandatory Reconsideration Notice
Once the DWP has looked again at the decision, they will send you a . The will tell you if the decision has been changed or it stays the same.
Appeal to Tribunal
If you disagree with the , you can appeal to a Tribunal. The Tribunal is separate to the DWP.
To appeal, you have to fill out anSSCS1 formand send it to the Tribunal (at the address in the form) with one copy of your . You normally only have one month from the date you get your to appeal.
You can alsosubmit your appeal online.
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