Another Question About Tribunrals!

darknesshayz

I havent had a date set yet, but was wndering what documents would I need to take with me, would I need to take documents as my mum has it in her mind I do... But I dunno what to take if I need to anyway! My mum wants me to read up of the law conserning Disbuilty..... Do I really need to read up on that?

Also, what happens if the Tribunral sets a date and you are away, can you ask to move the Tribunral? or would it still go head?

thanks in advance!

munchings-n-crunchings

Hello,

For DLA, once you have been through the reconsideration stage, and have now requested to go to tribunal, this is what happens.

The DWP will prepare your paperwork, to send to the Appeals service. This is all the correspondence the DWP have for your application.
A copy of this will be sent to you.
The appeals service will then write to you. This may take some time.
You will be given the option of an Oral Hearing, where you attend, or a Paper Hearing, conducted in your absence.
It's in your best interest to have an Oral Hearing, where you attend, and give your side. More of these are successful, as opposed to a paper hearing.
You can also advice the appeals service, if there are any dates that you are unavailable, or if you are willing to attend at short notice.

You do not need to be an expert at disability law.
The best you can do, is understand how your disability affects you, the care you need from another person, what happens without that care.

It is best to submit your evidence to the appeals service in advance. This will give the panel members time to read your case.
Keep copies of everything, and send by recorded delivery. Any new medical, OT or psychology reports will be useful.
This means they will have time to understand what is before them, and any questions they need to ask.
Present at the hearing will be a doctor, chair person, public member and solicitor.
The solicitor is there to ensure that the decision is correct in law, so is there for your benefit, as well as the DWP.

The panel will ask you questions, and at then end, you will have time to put your case.
Keep your information concise, and to the point. If you waffle, this will waste your important time.
You will then be asked to leave the room, while a decision is made, then you will be invited back in to be told.

You can take a person with you, for example, a person from Welfare Rights or the CAB.

Have a look at the following website
http://www.benefitsnow.co.uk

Look at all the information under 'The decision makers guide' and 'The Disability Handbook' and 'Appeals Process'
They will help you understand the DWP terminology regarding care and mobility, and also the guide to conditions.

Regards



Munchie