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FIGHTBACK4JUSTICE

Non Profit CIC offering expert Welfare Benefit advice on PIP, ESA, DLA & UC. Click Join Now to access all the tools you need to process your claim to the highest possible standard.

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The VIP Features

Factsheets on ESA/PIP/DLA

The Document Vault section should be your ﬁrst port of call when you join the Platform. This is the area where we store our extensive range of documents from our popular Well Completed Forms to helpful Information Factsheets.

Live 1on1 Support

As part of the VIP service, we offer a dedicated VIP 1 on 1 live chat service that only VIP members have access to. You can contact us on the VIP live chat which is always treated as a priority during open office hours.

VIP Contact Details

As part of the VIP service, we offer a dedicated VIP email address that only VIP members have access to. All emails sent to this address will receive a fast response within 24 hours on weekdays.

Benefits Calculator

Our online calculator works out which benefits and financial support you are entitled to. You can use it for yourself or for someone you care for. This vital tool was built for Fightback by benefits specialists Entitledto.

Document Review

This section of the VIP Platform is where you will need to upload your Application Form, Mandatory Reconsideration or Submission for review and critique from the FB4J Team. Reviews may take up to 3 working days.

Video Guides

This is a brand new section of our VIP Platform which we have introduced in recent months. We will be developing new content and guides over the course of the year to provide additional support to our members.

Forums

The VIP Forums are a place where you can interact with other VIP Members if you wish to do so. It is a great place to leave your advice or tips, which you may feel will help others, or it can be simply used to share your success story about a claim.

Assessment Prep Call Back

If you are still unsure or anxious about your phone assessment after reading over our resources on assessments, you can schedule a preparation call with our team. Please note: This service is for VIP2 members only.

Interactive Letters

The aim of this service is to provide you with a range of professional letters that have been written by our legally qualified team. We have developed an interactive service that will require you to answer a few simple questions.

Certified by the DWP

Through Disability Confident, DWP are working with employers to ensure that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We have been assessed and meet the criteria for a disability confident employers/voluntary organisation.

Michelle

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Michelle

Founder and Lawyer

Michelle is the founding member of Fightback, she is also a lawyer and deals with the majority of the court submissions and attendances, she deals with Upper-Tier, Mandatory Reconsiderations, manages the VIP Platform, helps with all aspects of Customer Care and Drop-in sessions – without Michelle’s passion, strength and determination Fightback would not be here.

‘I started Fightback because I believe that everyone deserves to right to fight unjust decisions. At Fightback, we really do make a difference and every day we get confirmation of that.’

Chloe

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Chloe

From Filling Expert

Chloe has been with us for almost 10 years now and is one of our form filling experts. Chloe specialises in PIP/ESA/UC/ADP and attendance forms and also manages the mandatory reconsiderations.
Chloe is also the daughter of Fightback’s founder, Michelle.

“I love being part of the Fightback family. The amount of people we are able to help on a daily basis is incredible. It is great to see the results of the hard work that we put in and the difference it makes to people’s lives.”

Amanda

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Amanda

Director & Mandatory Reconsideration Expert

Amanda has been with Fightback for over six years. She is one of Fightback’s Directors and manages the day to day running of the office, alongside Michelle. She is also trained to deal with the mandatory reconsiderations and PIP/ESA forms.

“The process of claiming welfare benefits can be quite daunting – even if it’s not your first time. Fightback offer a vital service to relieve the stress that it can cause. It is great to be park of that relief”

Louise

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Louise

Appeals and Court Hearings

Louise has been with us for 4 years and manages our appeal files and deals with a lot of our court hearings, you may have also spoken to her on the VIP Chat. Louise is a great asset to the team and is also like our mother constantly cleaning around us!

“We have an incredible team at Fightback. I love playing a vital role in helping people’s live. The hard work that we all put in is incredibly gratifying”

Hayley

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Hayley

VIP Chat Assistant and Tribunal Appeals

Hayley has been with Fightback nearly 5 years. If you are a VIP member, you will have more than likely spoken to her over on our chat. She deals with not only the chat, but the post, emails, answering the calls and she also takes appointments throughout the day, lodging appeals with the tribunal service for our appeal clients.

“I love to help our vulnerable clients gain the benefits that they are entitled to. Taking away the stress of the system is what it’s all about”

Emma

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Emma

Office Admin

Emma is the newest member to join the Fightback family. She is joining us in an admin role but will also be training up eventually as a PIP form-filling advocate, as she also has legal and court experience in her previous role.

“I love to know how much we are helping others get what they deserve and making the overwhelming process that little bit easier for our clients”

Syd

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Syd

From Filling Expert

Syd, a valued member of our team for over 5 years, specialises in PIP/DLA/ESA and UC application forms. Working remotely from home, she has been instrumental in our success since joining. Syd also assists with VIP documents and reviews, and you may have corresponded with her via email.

“I love to help our vulnerable clients gain the benefits that they are entitled to. Taking away the stress of the system is what it’s all about”

Karen

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Karen

Assessment Buddy

Karen has been a vital part of Fightback since 2014, serving as our primary assessment buddy. She annually prepares hundreds of individuals for their ESA/UC or PIP assessments, ensuring they know what to expect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she participated in assessment calls and actively advocates for change in our regular meetings with assessment providers.

“I love to help our vulnerable clients gain the benefits that they are entitled to. Taking away the stress of the system is what it’s all about”

Lucy

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Lucy

PIP, Child DLA, ESA and UC From Filling

Lucy has been a valuable member of Fightback for approximately 6 years, working remotely from home. Her responsibilities include completing PIP, child DLA, and ESA/UC forms. Lucy’s dedication and expertise have positively impacted countless individuals, as she has assisted hundreds of people with their forms, making her a significant asset to our team.

“I love to help our vulnerable clients gain the benefits that they are entitled to. Taking away the stress of the system is what it’s all about”

Dee

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Dee

Enquiries and VIP Factsheets

Dee has been with Fightback since its inception, being the first page like and a close friend of Michelle’s. As a dedicated volunteer since the beginning, she assists with managing all Facebook messages and contributes to writing and compiling our VIP factsheets. Dee’s unwavering commitment and altruistic nature shine through as she generously dedicates her spare time to helping others in any way she can. She is a truly wonderful asset to our team.

“I love to help our vulnerable clients gain the benefits that they are entitled to. Taking away the stress of the system is what it’s all about”

Latest News

Annual Christmas Party

Latest News

The DWP and the Scottish Government face a legal challenge to their decision to cut winter fuel payments for many.

A Scottish couple has launched a legal challenge to reinstate the universal winter fuel benefit for all pensioners. Peter and Florence Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, are pursuing legal action against the UK and Scottish governments through the Govan Law Centre.

‘MY PIP WAS STOPPED AFTER BRAIN SURGERY – THE DWP THOUGHT I WASN’T ILL ENOUGH’ – FIGHTBACK FEATURED IN INEWS

In The Media

UPDATE : ‘My PIP was stopped after brain surgery – so I took them to court and won’

We were once again contacted by Aasma Day from iNews who was covering a story on a lady who had her PIP stopped after having brain surgery. This is an updated article after the case was taken to a tribunal by Sarah Drinkwater.

‘MY PIP WAS STOPPED AFTER BRAIN SURGERY – THE DWP THOUGHT I WASN’T ILL ENOUGH’ – FIGHTBACK FEATURED IN INEWS

In The Media

‘My PIP was stopped after brain surgery – the DWP thought I wasn’t ill enough’ – Fightback Featured in iNews

We were contacted by Aasma Day from iNews who was covering a story on a lady who had her PIP stopped after having brain surgery. We are always happy to share our honest experiences when asked about the struggles that claimants experience when claiming welfare benefits. Click to read more.

iNews – ‘I almost died of an overdose after my PIP suddenly stopped’

In The Media

iNews – ‘I almost died of an overdose after my PIP suddenly stopped’

This month, we were contacted by Aasma Day from i News who was covering a story on Personal Independence Payments. We are always happy to share our honest experiences when asked about the struggles that claimants experience when claiming welfare benefits. Click to read more.

Annual Christmas Party

Latest News

Employment Support Launched For Over A Million People

New Back to Work Plan to help up to 1,100,000 people with long-term health conditions, disabilities or long-term unemployment to look for and stay in work.

DWP Technology

Fightback News

DWP Conversational Platform technology

On 30 November DWP introduced a new technology called Conversational Platform onto the Department’s telephony channels, starting with Universal Credit.

Annual Christmas Party

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Annual Christmas Party ‘23

This week we had our annual Christmas party for ‘23! We have worked incredibly had this year and so a team night out was long overdue and was a brilliant way to see out 2023!

Annual Christmas Party

Latest News

Annual Christmas Party ‘23

This week we had our annual Christmas party for ‘23! We have worked incredibly had this year and so a team night out was long overdue and was a brilliant way to see out 2023!

Healthwatch Live

In The Media

WATCH NOW: Healthwatch Bury Live

We were delighted to take part in Healthwatch Bury Live to discuss our work within the local area in relation to PIP and disability benefit applications.

Fightback Featured In The Big Issue

In The Media

Fightback Featured In The Big Issue

We were delighted to be featured in The Big Issue’s latest article regarding the alarming number of appeals which have been rejected by the DWP recently. Click Read more!

Team building day out

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Team Building Day

This past weekend, we took our hardworking office Fightback crew for a treat as a team building exercise. It was so good to get together outside the busy office, especially as the girls have put in long extra volunteer hours this month to cope with the extra enquiries we’ve had.

Fightback’s Xmas Giveaway

Fightback News

10 Years Of Fightback

January 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Fighback4Justice! It is an incredible achievement to reach this milestone and it has been one hell of a journey to get here!

Annual Christmas Party

Latest News

Annual Christmas Party

This week we had our annual Christmas party in Manchester; our hard-working team got dolled up in our office over bucks fizz breakfast before letting our hair down in the city centre.

Fightback feature on BBC News

In The Media

Fightback featured on BBC News

This week we had the wonderful team in from the BBC morning live and it was a pleasure to chat with Dr Punam Krishan about PIP.

Let’s Live Well Drop In Session

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Let’s Live Well Drop In Session

Today we look part in the first of our ‘Let’s Live Well’ drop ins supported by Bury Council. The aim of today’s session was to offer the local community advice on Welfare Benefits.

MS Society Partnership

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MS Society Partnership

We have some exciting news! We have expanded our service contracts the MS society and now partner with them in the York and Ryedale districts.

Fightback In The Bury Times

In The Media

Fightback In The Bury Times

This week we have been contacted by Joe Harrigan for a comment in his report on benefits and terminally ill claimants.

Granada Reports Advent Heroes: Meet Michelle Cardno founder of Fightback4Justice

In The Media

Granada Reports Advent Heroes: Meet Michelle Cardno founder of Fightback4Justice

Every day in December, ITV open a door of their Granada Reports Advent Calendar of local heroes. Each day, they showcase someone who has gone above and beyond in what has been a very difficult year.

Fightback on ITV

In The Media

Fightback on ITV

Towards the end of last year, we were delighted to take part in a report for ITV which aimed to highlight the floors in our current benefit system.

Fightback Featured In The Mail Online

In The Media

Fightback Featured In The Mail Online

In the most recent budget, Rishi Sunak announced a reduction from 63p in the pound to 55p in the universal credit taper rate. We we asked to comment for the mail online.

ITV News Report

In The Media

ITV News Report

Towards the end of last year, we were delighted to take part in a report for ITV which aimed to highlight the flaws in our current benefit system. The ITV film crew spent the morning in our offices where they interviewed a number of our past clients and team members.

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Testimonials

‘Worth Every Single Penny’

‘I’m A Fightback VIP And It’s Money Well Spent’

Andrea Smith – June 2024

I have a disability but using the right words to claim PIP was proving difficult, even failing with the Mandatory Reconsideration. Fightback4justice and their legal knowledge were able to do this for me at a tribunal. I paid for their VIP service and paid for them to support me at the appeal. It was worth every single penny. If you’re reading this and wondering if you should use fightback4justice – definitely do it! Without them I would have failed again to get the PIP and I’m more than happy to recommend them, knowing that they could help you too.

‘I’m A Fightback VIP And It’s Money Well Spent’

Caroline – July ’22

‘I’m a fight back VIP and it’s money well spent. I recently had a telephone assessment (3hrs ) ! Thanks to your archives I had a good idea of what they were going to ask and how I should answer. It was gruelling and inhumane, I spent 2 days in bed with a flare up. Now after 6 weeks I have the letter! Higher mobility and middle rate care awarded for 10 years. So happy I can keep my car. Thankyou everybody at fightback, you are doing a great job x’

‘You Are Angels’

Bernacka – June ’23

‘I would like to say big thank you for all team, you are Angels ! Team helped me With PiP form and Michelle you are star! thank you for supporting me on my UC hearing yesterday! we won! you where absolutely fantastic and so supporting! ps.I used for UC form VIP platform I suggest to use it is really worth it! Bless you all’

‘i’ve been awarded the higher rate in both’

Loraine – June ’24

‘Thanks to your help via FB and the vip membership i’ve been awarded the higher rate in both care and mobility and it is an ongoing award. It took 45 weeks for the review decision! so DWP very slow!!’

‘She is finally getting the financial help she needs.’

‘I know I couldn’t have done it without the support of fightback’

Kate – June ’24

‘I wanted to say the process was so daunting and my sister recommended the VIP platform from fightback, I looked through all the paperwork and took two weeks with my daughter to help her fill out her PIP form. I included all the documents we had from doctors, college, EHCP etc. She has alot going on including mild learning difficulties an ADHD an felt a paper based assessment would be best. she received a letter within 4 weeks from submitting the form enhanced for daily an mobility for two years an then they will review. I know I couldn’t have done it without the support of fightback so thank you she is finally getting the financial help she needs.’

I don’t think this would have happened – email

‘I don’t think this would have happened without the help of the website’

Annon

‘I Haven’t reached out before but I signed up to the website when I received my pip review forms as I wanted to use the filled out examples on there. I did exactly that and received a letter yesterday saying I had sent enough evidence and filled the form in well enough they had managed to do a in-house assessment without even contacting me and have awarded me until Nov 2026. I don’t think this would have happened without the help of the website as I wasn’t confident enough in my answers to their questions so just want to say a big thanks! The work you do for disabled people is absolutely amazing’

‘ABSOLUTE AMAZING SERVICE!

Courtney M- June 2024

‘ABSOLUTE AMAZING SERVICE! After several failed applications and a failed tribunal i finally got awarded from the £4.99 service!

So MUCH support and information i cant thank you enough. Would 100000% recommend. THANK YOU!’

‘You’re all doing such amazing work, thank you’ – Email

‘You’re all doing such amazing work, thank you’

Natalie – June ’22

‘I just wanted to let you know that I sent off my PIP application in June and had used your VIP service to do a digital version of the form as I struggle to hold a pen and write. I also used VIP platform examples and guidance, and your team checked it all for me before I sent it. Karen also supported in my phone assessment, and made sure I felt prepared and knew what to expect. I’ve got enhanced on both. I’m in absolute disbelief and so emotional. I 100% know that the reason this has happened is because of your support and guidance every step of the way. You’re all doing such amazing work, thank you’

‘VIP service was excellent’

Rachel Taylor

‘I used many of the example forms when helping my son move from DLA to PIP and after a long wait we got the news he was awarded pip for three years. The VIP service was excellent, I did have a few worries and questions along the way and their swift replies were always helpful. I shall continue to support Fightback to enable them to help other people fighting the system’

‘She is finally getting the financial help she needs.’

Kate – June ’24

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