Appeal against a benefit decision

If you do not agree with a decision about a social security benefit you have claimed or are receiving, then you can usually ask an independent tribunal to decide whether or not the decision is correct.

Overview

The leaflets linked to below give information on what you can do if you have applied for a social security benefit, but think a decision is wrong.

How to use this service

To access the leaflets linked to below you will need a copy of Adobe Reader.

• If you think our decision is wrong; leaflet GL24 (PDF 289KB)
• Appealing against a tax credit decision
• Appealing against a Child Benefit decision
• Child maintenance reviews and appeals
• Help with PDF files

More useful links

• Money, tax and benefits online
• Department for Social Development    
• Appeals Service - Department for Social Development website
• The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Division pages on the DSD website
• Inland Revenue - Inland Revenue HM Revenue and Customs website