Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal Allows Widow's Pension Claim Based on Service Pensions Order
Claimant's Appeal Allowed: Upper Tribunal Reverses First-tier Decision
Appeal Allowed: First-tier Tribunal Decision Set Aside Due to Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal's decision, finding an error of law and remitting the case for rehearing. The case involved a significant overpayment of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to the claimant.
Appeal Dismissed: Child's Special Educational Needs Not Justifying EHCP
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Error in PIP Assessment
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the First-tier Tribunal made an error in assessing a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The claimant had mental health issues that prevented her from attending a face-to-face assessment.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Professional Competence Assessment
Upper Tribunal Rules: Claimant Can Base Childcare Element on Partner's Dutch Benefit
The Upper Tribunal ruled that a claimant can base her entitlement to a childcare element of working tax credit on her partner's Dutch invalidity benefit, ensuring fair treatment under a person law.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Local Authority's Appeal on Housing Benefit Overpayment
The Upper Tribunal rejected the local authority's appeal regarding the overpayment of housing benefit and council tax benefit. The First-tier Tribunal had previously ruled that there was no overpayment.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Housing Benefit Decision Due to Legal Errors
Upper Tribunal Grants Appeal on PIP Case Due to Errors
Tribunal Upholds Mainstream School Placement for Autistic Child in Essex
Upper Tribunal Orders Fresh Hearing for PIP Eligibility Case
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision on a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to procedural errors. The case was sent back for a fresh hearing.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Deferred Discharge Under Mental Health Act
Universal Credit Earnings Attribution Error: Upper Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds Employment and Support Allowance Claim Due to Meniere's Disease
The Upper Tribunal upheld a claimant's right to Employment and Support Allowance due to Meniere's disease, which impacted her ability to safely navigate and maintain safety.