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Preparing for an appeal tribunal - May 2020
This course examines the process of preparing a client for a first-tier Tribunal and provides a thorough grounding in how to construct an effective written submission when working on a PIP or ESA case.
By the end of the course participants will:
- Understand the legal framework that underpins the decision making and appeals system;
- Understand the Tribunal Procedure Rules;
- Be able to assess a DWP submission;
- Know when and how to get further evidence;
- Be able to find relevant legislation and case law in support of an appeal;
- Have explored tactics including negotiating with the DWP before the appeal hearing;
- Be able to construct a written submission to the Tribunal;
- Be able to describe what people should expect to happen on the day of the appeal hearing including who will be present and their roles;
- Understand what happens after the appeal hearing and when there may be grounds to appeal to the Upper Tribunal;
- Have access to advice regarding any course-related question for 12 months after the course.
This is a practical course. It is delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, group work and exercises, case studies, group discussion and games.
This course is important for those who are supporting someone who is challenging a disability-related benefits decision at appeal.
When
5th May 2020 9:45 AM through 4:15 PM
Location
Resource for London
356 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA
356 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA
Event Fee(s)
Course fee - including VAT | |
Member rate | £135.00 |
Non-member rate | £180.00 |
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