SSCS and welfare benefits
PIP, DLA, Universal Credit LCW/LCWRA, mandatory reconsiderations, appeals and SSCS tribunal preparation.
View SSCS supportCommunity-rooted legal support
Clear help with benefits decisions and workplace disputes.
SPU Law is a not-for-profit legal support clinic connected to Solo Parents United CIC. We help people understand benefit decisions and workplace problems, organise evidence and try to change decisions where we can.
Deadline warning: Deadlines can be short. Submitting a case check does not pause, extend or protect any tribunal, appeal, ACAS or benefit deadline. If a deadline is urgent, take steps to protect your position while SPU Law considers whether it can help.
Free Employment Tribunal support
Grievances, disciplinaries, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, whistleblowing, tribunal preparation and claimant representation where the matter is accepted.
View employment supportAccessible and inclusive
Community-rooted design with reasonable adjustments and plain English built into the enquiry journey.
AccessibilityWelfare support and SSCS outcomes
Support is assessed case by case. Success-rate figures are historic, should be kept under review and must be supported by SPU Law records.
Benefit application support
Help to understand forms, relevant descriptors, evidence and practical impact.
Mandatory reconsideration support
Support to identify disputed points and prepare a clear reconsideration request.
SSCS appeal preparation
Help with appeal grounds, evidence organisation, chronologies and tribunal directions.
Tribunal hearing support
Preparation for questions, likely issues, bundle review and representation where the matter is accepted.
96%
Benefit appeals allowed to date
Historic outcome recorded for accepted benefit appeal matters. It is not a guarantee of any future result.
85%
Benefit appeals where the requested award was achieved
Historic outcome recorded for accepted benefit appeal matters. Awards depend on evidence, tribunal findings and the facts of each case.
Employment Tribunal support levels
Employment Tribunal support is free where SPU Law accepts the matter. Acceptance depends on urgency, merits, capacity, conflicts and scope.
Level 1
Early employment triage
Key dates, documents, ACAS position, limitation-risk check and a practical next-step plan.
Level 2
Workplace process support
Free help with grievances, disciplinaries, redundancy consultation, dismissal correspondence and document preparation where the matter is accepted.
Level 3
Tribunal claim preparation
Free support with ET1/ET3 review, issues, chronologies, evidence organisation and case management preparation where the matter is accepted.
Level 4
Tribunal hearing support and representation
Free claimant hearing support and Employment Tribunal representation where suitable and confirmed in writing.
FAQs
Does submitting a case check make me a client?
No. A client or representative relationship only starts if SPU Law confirms the matter has been accepted and the scope of support is agreed.
Is SPU Law authorised by the SRA?
No. SPU Law is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a law firm. It provides unreserved legal services only.
Is Employment Tribunal support free?
Yes. SPU Law Employment Tribunal support is free where the matter is accepted. This may include claimant representation where suitable and confirmed in writing.
Do welfare and SSCS matters have fees?
Yes. Welfare and SSCS consultation fees are shown on the welfare and SSCS pages. Any percentage arrangement must be agreed in writing before work starts.
Start with a case check
Tell SPU Law the key dates, documents and support needs so the team can review whether it can help.
Start a case check