Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision Against Claimant's Compensation Claim
Tribunal overturns First-tier decision due to legal error in benefits case
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals Challenging Past Presence Test
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decisions on Personal Independence Payment Overpayment
Upper Tribunal Upholds Limitation of Housing Benefit for Disabled Individuals
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by a disabled person who argued that limiting her housing benefit to the one-bedroom shared accommodation rate was discriminatory. The Tribunal concluded that the regulation did not violate her rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Tribunal Overturns Decision Due to Legal Error, Orders Rehearing
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on [NAME] Overpayment Recovery
The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal regarding an overpayment of [NAME]. The tribunal found that the overpayment was not recoverable due to a local authority's mistake in calculating the [NAME] incorrectly.
Regular Trust Payments Are Voluntary and Disregarded for ESA Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal ruled that regular payments from a discretionary trust established by family members are voluntary and should be disregarded when calculating income for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) eligibility.
Oral Notifications Valid for JSA Sanctions - Upper Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Grants Additional PIP Points for Hearing Impaired Individuals
Upper Tribunal Upholds Universal Credit Capital Limits Decision
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision of the First-tier Tribunal, stating that the claimant's capital from selling a former home exceeded the allowable limit for Universal Credit because the funds were not actively used towards purchasing a new home within six months.
Claimant Allowed to Receive Housing Benefit After Successful Appeal
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Tax Credits Appeal Against Universal Credit
Upper Tribunal overturns First-tier Tribunal decision on mental health
No Decision, No Appeal: Upper Tribunal Upholds Strikeout
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Decision Due to Error in Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Error in Work-Related Activity Evidence
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the Secretary of State because the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake in its decision about work-related activity evidence. The tribunal did not consider work placements as part of the work-related activity, leading to an error in the decision.