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PIP appeals to the First-tier Tribunal

Learn the principles, processes, and tactics to apply when making a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal.

Course summary

This course will cover key aspects of Personal Independence Payment regulations and case law and how to apply them to an appeal.

You'll study realistic examples and gain confidence in your ability to help claimants achieve the best available outcome.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day
  • CPD points: Pending

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Two half day sessions
  • CPD points: Pending

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • key legislative provisions, case law and how to apply this

  • obtaining and using evidence in support of your client’s appeal

  • presenting evidence in an effective way

  • making effective representations

  • consideration of whether to appeal to the upper tribunal or whether to make a second subsequent claim

  • the importance of claim and decision dates

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • make effective use of the PIP regulations and caselaw

  • assist clients in making an effective appeal

  • advise on how to obtain and use evidence effectively

  • understand how to represent your client effectively at the tribunal hearing

Who this training is for

You should already have some understanding of Personal Independence Payment for this course.

You might be in a role where you give welfare benefit advice or help people with their appeals.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.

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