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Independent legal support for UK benefit claims and appeals

We provide a free question and answer service with our in-house benefits experts

Professional help

Independent legal advice given

Consult our experts absolutely free

What would you like help with?

We can help with DLA, PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

New benefits claims

Confused by the complex application form?

We assist with thousands of benefits claims every year. We can help you present your claim in the best light for the highest chance of success.

Get independent legal advice from our team to assist with your claim paperwork. The DWP do not provide this help.

Get help with DLA Get help with PIP Get help with Attendance Allowance

Reconsiderations and Appeals

Refused a new or existing benefits claim?

Our legal experts have the experience and knowledge of the benefits system to successfully handle reconsiderations and appeals.

We aim to win back the benefits you are entitled to in a tribunal hearing.

Legal advice on benefits is not available from the DWP.

Get help with an appeal

All of our advice is free at the point of contact.

Our experienced benefits specialists are happy to help and are independent and impartial. Our advice and consultation is free of charge.

Find out more about how we work here.

"So many thanks for your help with my application for PIP I don't think I would've been able as an individual to be able to get a result that I have received.

The payment of PIP has really improved my standard of living. Instead of being a prisoner in my own home I am now able to get out with taxis and help with cleaning my home.

I must thank you and your staff for helping in this matter as I was so disappointed with my first application. It is a shame that individuals do not have the expertise or the prior knowledge of their rights. It takes an expert to be able to apply their knowledge in the health of others."

Mark K

Independent, impartial legal advice

We offer a free question and answer service to UK residents experiencing difficulties with benefits.

Our legal experts ensure that your benefits problems are dealt with professionalism and efficiency. No jargon, just accurate, straightforward advice tailored to you and your circumstances.

We are unique and receive no funding or support from the government, any local authority, grant-making trust or large company. This means that our advice is totally independent and is otherwise unobtainable from the Department for Work and Pensions.

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We asked our customers to rate us out of five in an independent survey.

Some kind words

from our customers

Mr Smith, review:

I applied for attendance allowance, but my initial request was turned down with minimal explanation. Frustrated, I reached out to Benefit Answers who promptly took up my case, and the results have left me astounded.

Within weeks of Benefit Answers resubmitting my application, I received a phone call from a DWP officer. He explained that if he had reviewed my original request, he might have awarded me a lower amount. However, after reading the new claim submitted by Benefit Answers, he decided to grant me the full amount for both day and night attendance, with backdating.

I am immensely grateful to Benefit Answers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. A simple 'thank you' hardly seems sufficient, but THANK YOU.

Sadia, review:

Throughout my PIP and UC support, I was supported by Joanne. She kept me updated about my claims and was helpful whenever I need any support at any time. I don't think my claims would have been successful without her listening to and doing all the work for me.

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