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hi can anyone tell me that if you appeal and you have to go in person for the appeal can your carer go for you if you are not well enough to travel on the day? and if they can is this likely to weaken your case jackie

jackie
nihat wrote:

hi can anyone tell me that if you appeal and you have to go in person for the appeal can your carer go for you if you are not well enough to travel on the day? and if they can is this likely to weaken your case jackie

Hi Jackie

You are entitled to be accompanied by a travel companion. The fact you have someone with you should not affect matters.

Please bear in mind that you will be observed from the time you enter the Tribunal building, how you walk into the room,how you sit, even possibly when you leave. If you are not feeling well, you can ask for breaks, however you may be asked about how you managed to get to tribunal if you are that unwell, by the tribunal members, so be wary.

Please read the FAQ's on DLA Appeals -

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals

Regards

Michael

MOD EDIT - The OP confirmed the benefit concerned was ESA. The above refers to DLA and may not apply to ESA.

hi thanks for your reply.sorry didnt make clear.the claim is for my husband and i am his carer.what i meant to say if he is too unwell to go for the appeal can i go instead to represent him as i am his carer?

jackie
nihat wrote:

hi thanks for your reply.sorry didnt make clear.the claim is for my husband and i am his carer.what i meant to say if he is too unwell to go for the appeal can i go instead to represent him as i am his carer?

MOD EDIT - In order to avoid any confusion I have deleted my reponse, as the OP was asking about a different benefit, subsequently answered by Gordon.

thanks michael.it seems clearer now. its an appeal from wrag to support group will that make any differance thankyou jackie

jackie
nihat wrote:

thanks michael.it seems clearer now. its an appeal from wrag to support group will that make any differance thankyou jackie

Jackie

I don't know about ESA. My reply was based on DLA. I'm sure a mod will give you an answer soon.

M