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Legal victory for Philip after lifeline mobility benefits cut, relief for 25 year old with cerebral palsy as decision on personal independence payment is overturned.

Scott-Moncrieff’s specialist benefits lawyer, Prakash Ruparelia, represents people who have been accused of benefit fraud.  Here he offers advice on how to respond to a request to attend a benefit fraud investigation interview, known as an ‘interview under caution’, which may be taped and used as evidence against you. I would be delighted to help you with… Continue reading Legal advice when dealing with a benefit fraud interview

We hear about people having problems with their PIP (personal independence payment) on an almost daily basis.  PIP reviews going wrong; people losing payments they need; delays in payments; incorrect award decisions. Scott-Moncrieff’s specialist solicitor, Prakash Ruparelia, is working with people to ensure they receive the correct payments. “With over one and a half million people… Continue reading PIPs in chaos – how we can help you receive the right level of funds

A Nottingham woman has successfully appealed against a reduction in her Personal Independent Payment (PIP) and says others must appeal if they feel their benefits are being cut unfairly. Miss S (who wishes to remain anonymous) suffers from a range of medical conditions which mean she is not only in constant pain due to Chronic… Continue reading PIP Payments – Nottingham woman’s court win against reduction in Personal Independent Payments leads way for others with disabilities

Legal aid is no longer available for welfare benefit cases, so many people are having difficulties in obtaining the right legal advice to help them fight unfair Employment Support Allowance (ESA) decisions. This case study shows how one leading specialist lawyer was engaged by a man who needed the highest calibre of help to win… Continue reading ESA Tribunal: attention to detail and expert legal knowledge win appeal