Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal overturns jobseeker's allowance sanction decision
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision and reinstated a sanction against a jobseeker who failed to attend a required appointment. The court ruled that the jobseeker did not have a valid reason for missing the appointment.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Right to Oral Hearing in Benefits Appeal
Appeal Struck Out Due to Procedural Errors in Child Support Case
Upper Tribunal Identifies Errors in Legal Representation Decisions
Upper Tribunal Quashes First-tier Decision on Benefits Claim
Appeal Dismissed: Dishonesty in Immigration Affects Benefits Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal regarding entitlement to benefits and tax credits due to dishonesty in obtaining leave to remain in the UK. The decision was based on the claimant's fraudulent actions in seeking refugee status.
Tenant Wins Housing Benefit for Service Charges Under Shared Ownership Scheme
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Jobseeker's Allowance Sanctions
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for PIP Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a denial of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to a young man with severe health conditions. The Tribunal ruled that his ability to manage his therapy was severely limited by his physical condition, overturning the initial decision.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Material Errors of Law
The Upper Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made significant mistakes in their decision about a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). As a result, the case was sent back to the First-tier Tribunal for a fresh look.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Universal Credit Financial Penalty
Upper Tribunal Allows PIP Appeal Due to Errors in Assessing Cognitive Impairments
Appeal Allowed: Legal Error in Absence of Claimant
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside DLA Denial Due to Errors of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child's DLA Eligibility Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision regarding a child's eligibility for Disability Living Allowance (DLA). The Tribunal found an error in law and ordered a new hearing to reassess the child's eligibility.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against FTT Decision to Proceed Without Claimant
Upper Tribunal allows appeal on Personal Independence Payment denial
Upper Tribunal Orders Review Due to Changed Circumstances
Upper Tribunal Upholds Benefits Decision Despite Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision of the First-tier Tribunal to impose sanctions on a claimant for not applying for a job, even though the Tribunal made an error of law. The Tribunal concluded the error was not significant and did not affect the outcome.