Guidance

Easy read: mandatory reconsideration

These easy read guides explain what a mandatory reconsideration is and when you can ask for one.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 2 December 2022
• Last updated: 24 August 2023 — See all updates

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Understanding mandatory reconsideration: easy read

PDF, 1.15 MB, 11 pages

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How to ask for a mandatory reconsideration: easy read

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Details

These easy read guides tell you:

• what a mandatory reconsideration is
• what to do before you ask for one
• when you should ask for one
• what DWP will look at when dealing with a mandatory reconsideration

Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the mandatory reconsideration guidance.

Published 2 December 2022

Last updated 24 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 August 2023

   Updated easy read guides: 'Understanding mandatory reconsideration' and 'How to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, English and Welsh.

2. 2 December 2022

   Added translation