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6 years 6 months ago #223887 by Tinol
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Hi,
I am looking for some guidance about what I can do in respect of some bad advice I received from my local Citizens Advice office, back in August 2017.
To summarise, in September 2017 I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, although it had been suggested to me in July of that year to expect to receive a positive diagnosis, from the diagnostic service in which I was being assessed at. In August 2017, I underwent a benefits means test that was conducted by a financial support caseworker at my local CAB. From this, she advised me that I would be ineligible to receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as I had not 'scored enough points'. Nevertheless, six months past and I was then advised by the Jobcentre to apply for it, which I did so in February 2018. Although my case was initially refused by the DWP, I was later awarded with both the Daily Living and Mobility elements at the standard rate, in a Tribunal that took place in December 2018.
In any case, I now believe that I was badly advised by the CAB and that as a result of this I have lost out of potentially six months' worth of PIP payments, amounting to almost £2,000. I am therefore wondering what action I could take in respect of this, regarding their advice.
I am looking for some guidance about what I can do in respect of some bad advice I received from my local Citizens Advice office, back in August 2017.
To summarise, in September 2017 I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, although it had been suggested to me in July of that year to expect to receive a positive diagnosis, from the diagnostic service in which I was being assessed at. In August 2017, I underwent a benefits means test that was conducted by a financial support caseworker at my local CAB. From this, she advised me that I would be ineligible to receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as I had not 'scored enough points'. Nevertheless, six months past and I was then advised by the Jobcentre to apply for it, which I did so in February 2018. Although my case was initially refused by the DWP, I was later awarded with both the Daily Living and Mobility elements at the standard rate, in a Tribunal that took place in December 2018.
In any case, I now believe that I was badly advised by the CAB and that as a result of this I have lost out of potentially six months' worth of PIP payments, amounting to almost £2,000. I am therefore wondering what action I could take in respect of this, regarding their advice.
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6 years 6 months ago #223899 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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Alex
You can make a complaint to the CAB
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/conta...omplaints-procedure/
but if you are looking for financial redress then you may be disappointed.
Gordon
You can make a complaint to the CAB
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/conta...omplaints-procedure/
but if you are looking for financial redress then you may be disappointed.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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