Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Mesothelioma Compensation Appeal
Upper Tribunal Identifies Legislative Gap in Disability Living Allowance Transfers
Upper Tribunal Upholds First-tier Tribunal's Jurisdiction in Mental Health Case
Continuous Cruiser Licence Payments Ruled as Rent for Housing Benefit
The Upper Tribunal decided that payments for a continuous cruiser licence are considered rent for housing benefit purposes. This means that people living on houseboats can now receive housing benefit for these payments.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Decision Due to Legal Errors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision due to errors in law made by the First-tier Tribunal. The case highlights the importance of proper legal procedures in welfare claims.
Upper Tribunal Confirms Date of Claim for Universal Credit
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the date of claim for Universal Credit is when the completed online form is submitted, not when initial data is saved. This decision affects how claim dates are calculated for Universal Credit.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Maternity Grant Discrimination
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal: Claimant Entitled to Housing Benefit Due to POCA Order
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the claimant was entitled to housing benefit from April 2017 because a Proceeds of Crime Act order rendered their property of nil capital value. This decision overturned the First-tier Tribunal's previous ruling.
Upper Tribunal refuses to decide on First-tier reference in RG v SSWP
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for State Pension Credit Due to Right to Reside
The Upper Tribunal allowed a claimant's appeal against the refusal of state pension credit due to lack of right to reside, citing EU law over domestic regulations.
Tribunal allows appeal on Personal Independence Payment in Durham
Upper Tribunal Allows Housing Benefit Appeal
Upper Tribunal Clarifies Requirements for Medical Treatment Under CTO
The Upper Tribunal clarified that a tribunal cannot find medical treatment to be available and appropriate if it cannot be given to the patient under the authority of the Mental Health Act within the immediate near future and for an indeterminate period. This ruling was made in a case involving a Community Treatment Order (CTO).
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal on Personal Independence Payment
The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal, overturning the First-tier Tribunal's decision on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) components. The claimant successfully argued that he should receive the daily living component at the standard rate and the mobility component at the enhanced rate based on his assessment scores.