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Challenging an Employment and Support Allowance Decision - What are my options?

This guide takes you through your options if you think a New Style Employment and Support Allowance decision is wrong.

Last reviewed 19 September 2024

What are my options?

If you think a New Style Employment and Support Allowance decision is wrong, either because you have been refused it or have not been put in the support group, you may be able to:

  • Ask for an explanation
  • Have the decision looked at again
  • Appeal against the decision

This guide takes you through these options.

Applies to: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Advice: If you need advice about a benefits decision, you should contact a benefits adviser. You can use our Find an Adviser tool to find a local one.

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