Appealing DWP Income Support overpayment decision

ExTeacher

I've received an income support overpayment letter from the DWP for the huge sum of £11,000. The reasons were stated on a letter entitled statement of reasons for the decision. I was advised by the CAB to ask for a mandatory reconsideration as I had evidence disputing their reasons. Once the mandatory reconsideration is back only then I can I appeal.

I want to know how do I appeal? Are there any time constraints I should be aware of?

Thanks

sourcrates

I was going to say your better off posting on the benefits board, but I see either you have already done so, or your post has been moved there.

National_Debtline

Hi

The CAB are generally the best source of advice on challenging benefit decisions, so it’s a good idea to go back to your local bureau. There is some information here which explains that an appeal needs to be made within one month of the date on the letter or email telling you the outcome of the reconsideration. To appeal, you need to fill in form SSCS1.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/problems-with-benefits-and-tax-credits/challenging-a-benefit-decision/challenging-a-dwp-benefit-decision-on-or-after-28-october-2013/appealing-against-a-benefit-decision/appealing-against-a-dwp-benefit-decision/

James
@natdebtline