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Benefit Appeals Representation Unit - North Lanarkshire CABx

Providing support and representation for clients appealing benefit decisions in North Lanarkshire. Services include phone consultations, appeals assistance, and financial inclusion advice.

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Benefit Appeals Representation Unit - North Lanarkshire CABx

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  1. North Lanarkshire CABx Tribunal Representation Unit

  2. Background • Partnership with Airdrie & Motherwell CAB • Funded by SLAB • Service began 14th Oct 2013, funded until 31st March 2015....

  3. Who we are? • Airdrie CAB • Dawn Kane - Senior Welfare Rights Officer • Sara Pallotta – Service Co-Ordinator • Fiona Temple – Welfare Rights Officer (p/t) • Motherwell CAB • John Keenan - Welfare Rights Officer (p/t)

  4. What we do? • Support and represent clients wishing to dispute or appeal a benefit decision • NL wide service • Managed by Airdrie CAB • All benefit appeal (with exception CSA)

  5. Assist with Mandatory Reconsiderations • Telephone or written submission form • Assist with Appeals Direct Lodgement • First Tier tribunals appeal – Glasgow & Hamilton • Upper Tier Appeals • Judicial Review • Provide 2nd Tier telephone advice service • Financial Inclusion/ Income Maximisatiom - MAS

  6. How can you help? • Referrals to Sara Pallotta • Email sarapallotta@airdriecab.casonline.org.uk • Telephone advice: 01236 757326/757328

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