96%
Benefit appeals allowed to date
Historic outcome recorded for accepted benefit appeal matters. It is not a guarantee of any future result.
SSCS Tribunal support
PIP, DLA and Universal Credit appeal support focused on evidence, descriptors and deadlines.
SPU Law supports welfare benefit appeals in the Social Security and Child Support Tribunal where the matter is suitable and capacity allows.
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.
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.
SSCS fees and accepted appeal options
These apply to welfare benefit and SSCS matters only. Every fee or percentage arrangement must be confirmed in writing before work starts.
Reduced rate
Fixed fee: GBP 87.50
GBP 25 deposit to book an appointment
Reduced-rate initial consultation and case review for people on lower incomes. Eligibility and scope are confirmed before an appointment is booked.
Standard rate
Fixed fee: GBP 175
GBP 50 deposit to book an appointment
Initial consultation and case review for welfare benefit and SSCS matters, with a clear assessment of next steps.
Accepted appeal matters
10%-20% contingency
No up-front appeal fee where agreed in writing
For suitable tribunal appeal matters accepted in writing, SPU Law may agree a percentage from backdated benefit arrears.
What SSCS support can include
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.
How the appeal journey works
1. Case check
Tell us the benefit, decision date, deadline, documents received and what outcome you are seeking.
2. Initial review
We review suitability, urgency, evidence and whether the matter is within our unreserved legal-services scope.
3. Preparation plan
If the matter is accepted, we confirm what support can be provided, what evidence is needed and the next appeal step.
4. Tribunal preparation
Support may include grounds, submissions, bundle review, questions, chronology and representation where suitable.
Documents that usually help
Decision letter
Assessment report
Mandatory reconsideration notice
Appeal confirmation notice
Medical evidence
Care plan or support plan
Prescription list
Universal Credit journal entries
Tribunal directions
Previous award letters
Start your SSCS case check
Tell us the decision date, deadline, benefit type and which documents you have.
Start a case check