Appeal a social security benefits decision (Notice of appeal): Form SSCS1
Use this form to appeal against a decision made by the Department for Work and Pensions about social security benefits. You can appeal a benefit decision online. Details are provided below.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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If you live in England, Wales or Scotland you can appeal a benefit decision online. This means you do not have to post in an appeal form or your Mandatory Reconsideration Notice (MRN).
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Updates to this page
Published 28 March 2018Last updated 9 August 2022 + show all updates
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Uploaded new versions of the SSCS1 form
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There is now one appeal form for all benefit appeal applications, SSCS1.
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Phone number amended in the SSCS1 (PIP, ESA, UC) forms.
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Revised SSCS1 forms uploaded - English, Welsh and large print.
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Revised forms SSCS1 PIP/ESA/UC, large print and Welsh version uploaded.
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Added in reference to Universal Credit appeals which can also be made online or via form SSCS1.
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New form SSCS1 PE added for PIP and ESA appeals.
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Add online link for ESA appeals.
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Added Welsh form SSCS1 and a large print version of the same form.
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Added details of a Welsh language helpline to form SSCS1 and SSCS1 large print.
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Added revised Form SSCS1 and Form SSCS1 large print that include GDPR information.
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Added revised Welsh version of Form SSCS1.
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Added revised version of SSCS1 and SSCS1 in large print.
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Added translation