Challenging a universal credit decision

You can ask for a review of a DWP decision about your universal credit claim if you think the decision is wrong. This is known as a mandatory reconsideration.

You can appeal to an independent tribunal if the DWP don't change their decision.

Last updated 10 December 2018 | © Shelter

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