Mandatory reconsideration wait times increaseNot only are a huge amount of people being wrongly denied the benefit, but wait times for mandatory reconsiderations have increased significantly this year. Official figures show that the length of time a mandatory reconsideration typically takes had almost doubled from 37 days in December 2023 to 71 days as of July 2024. "Anyone requesting a mandatory reconsideration has to wait a further ten weeks - twice the average wait time from late 2023. How to request a mandatory reconsiderationTo apply for a mandatory reconsideration, Citizens Advice says it's best to download the CRMR1 mandatory reconsideration request form on gov.uk's website. If you still don't agree with the outcome of your mandatory reconsideration, you can appeal to the tribunal.

Source: The Times November 17, 2024 23:33 UTC