How do I challenge a PIP decision?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is money to help with extra costs of a disability or long-term physical or mental health condition.
- Last reviewed 14 August 2026
This page gives an overview of challenging a PIP decision.
For more detail, use the Turn2us PIP Helper to help you understand what your award letter means, what to do next, how to challenge it and what to expect.
Check your decision
If you don’t understand the decision, you can ask the Government department that is responsible for employment and welfare See full definition to explain it. Contact them using the details on the decision letter.
If you don’t know if the decision is right, you can check whether you qualify for PIP and what PIP award you're likely to get by using the Turn2us PIP Helper.
Challenge a PIP decision
Ask for Asking for a benefit decision to be looked at again. See full definition
If you disagree with the DWP's decision, you can ask for a Asking for a benefit decision to be looked at again. See full definition , where the DWP looks at your claim again. You usually need to ask within one month of receiving your decision letter.
Get A letter which tells the outcome of your Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition
The DWP will send you a A letter which tells the outcome of your Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition explaining whether they've changed their decision. If you still disagree, you can appeal to an independent tribunal.
Appeal to Tribunal
If you disagree with the A letter which tells the outcome of your Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition , you can appeal to a Tribunal. The Tribunal is separate to the DWP.
To appeal, you have to fill out an SSCS1 form and send it to the Tribunal (at the address in the form) with one copy of your A letter which tells the outcome of your Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition . You normally only have one month from the date you get your A letter which tells the outcome of your Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition to appeal.
You can also submit your appeal online.
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