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Coverage In The Media

As a trusted and established name, Fightback has always been a go to source of information for many media outlets on topics such as Welfare Benefits. On many occasions, we have provided assistance to local and national news outlets such a ITV and the BBC.

Towards the end of last year, we were delighted to take part in a reort for ITV which aimed to highlight the floors 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. Here is the official video from our recent coverage on ITV Granada Reports. Once again we would like to say a massive thanks to Matt and the Granada Reports team for once again contacting us for assistance when creating their reports on the errors in the welfare benefits system.

UPDATE JULY 2020 – Jenny, The lady featured at the start of this feature came to sign up for our services on that day. This month we successfully advocated in her appeal and we are pleased to report her daughter has won enhanced mobility and standard daily living with our support. We are still to hear about the other gentleman featured in the video.

About Fightback4Justice

Founded in 2013, Fightback4Justice is an award winning, non-profit organisation, providing specialised, expert advice and help on various welfare benefit claims; from advocacy and representation at court to guidance with forms for PIP, ESA & DLA.
Although based in Bury we offer comprehensive nationwide support, both face to face and through our email and phone advice line.

In the last few years our success has been so astronomical (we have a 95% success rate across all cases) our small but dedicated team is consistently inundated with hundreds of emails and calls to wade through; and as we rely entirely on donations we have been stretched extremely thin, with this in mind we have launched the VIP Fightback4Justice Online Platform.

Our aim with the VIP Platform is to provide you with all the tools you need to process a claim to the highest possible standard. Our resources and services will be available to you every step of the way from the application stage to the Upper Tier tribunal. Once you are VIP Member, you’ll have access to our extensive range of Information Factsheets, Completed Example Forms, Template Letters, Document Review Service and Assessment Preparation Service.

On top of this vast library of information and services, our VIP members have access to the VIP Email and Phone service where we guarantee a priority response, allowing you to talk direct to people in the know and get the help you need. To become a VIP Member, please click Join Now.

Factsheets on ESA/PIP/DLA

Live 1on1 Support

Advice & Template Letters

Document Review Service

VIP Email Address

VIP Phone Number

Example Application Forms

Interactive Forums

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Feedback From Our Past Clients

Fightback done my MR for me as in assessment I lost 4 points on mobility which I had been given previously. With the fantastic letter that was produced on my behalf I went from low rate mobility to high rate getting an extra 10 points instead of the 4 requested. Fightback are brilliant without them I would not have got this result. Thank you very much. I will send a donation so that you can continue to help others in need.Donna Phillips

Donna Phillips

11:20 04 Jun 20

Such a great group of people! Their advice, support and work in assisting me with my mandatory reconsideration has been invaluable. Highly recommended service. Thank you again!

Lucy Newman

11:41 01 Jun 20

I’m so grateful for the help and support from the amazing staff at Fightback. I changed over from DLA to PIP and felt extremely overwhelmed. I was only successful at the MR stage thanks to the experienced and professional volunteers who submitted my MR and kept me sane throughout!

Cathy Franks

10:42 27 May 20

The help and support from this team has been tremendous. They have kept hope alive throughout the long months of waiting for a Tribunal Hearing, through a last minute cancelled Court Hearing and then a very successful Telephone conference at home.As a family we fully endorse the professional attitude and competence of Fightback4Justice (Advocacy for Disabled People)The information platform is amazing. Everything in one place and not too expensive, and when your whole life is turned upside down by very poor decisions made by strangers, who often cannot see the wood for the trees, the help and support given by the members of the Fightback team is priceless.

Jane Tunnicliffe

12:00 22 May 20

Really helpful service from a bunch of angels! Kept me updated and kept me calm from the word go. Nothing was too much trouble. They deserve more recognition. Got the same award from last time which is what i didn’t want to lose. Thank you once again…

Jonny Owens

23:58 21 Apr 20

Amazing people and amazing service. Both times using their form filling service have had a 100 % successful result. An absolute godsend of help and support navigating the benefits system. Will definitely be back when I have to go through the process all over again. THANK YOU x

Angela Hodgson

12:42 15 Apr 20

Our experience of Fightback is 100% positive. From online chats and telephone conversations with the professional team, to using the extensive and brilliant document vault and getting online help with our MR claim, the quality of the advice and level of service was fantastic. We were far better equipped to deal with the issue we had thanks to the support and guidance of the Fightback team. We can only give them a 100% rating, we would give more if it was possible. Thank you Fightback!

Paul Groves

11:48 15 Apr 20

What fantastic service, I am so happy my fired recommended them to me. I have had fantastic help and support already. Great people very supportive and understanding. I wish I could give them 100 stars

Anne-Marie D

15:58 13 Apr 20

Excellent service! I have used Fightback and their VIP platform on two occasions and I can’t fault their service. Very professional and know their stuff. They have helped me on my first application and again on my review this year. The files on the vip site are so helpful and being able to call the team and get help immediately with the priority phone number is great. I would recommend 100%. I can not thank these guys enough!

Thomas Stevenson

11:17 10 Apr 20

Absolutely fabulous people, there just no way I could of done it. Very thoughtful and caring to your needs. Brilliant legal service all emails and phone calls answered with compassion and understanding.I will keep my VIP membership going as I’m sure I’ll use them when my PIP is up for renewal.

M Cu

20:44 06 Apr 20

Fightback helped me get my PIP back when it was stopped. The team kept in contact throughout the process and were quick to reassure me when things went wrong. They were also great at gendering me correctly (I’m trans and my documentation was a total mix of genders so I’d understand any confusion). Honestly can’t thank Michelle and the Fightback team enough!

Rowan Ezra

09:08 17 Mar 20

This is the second time I’ve used this wonderful charity. Both times with much success. The team is very busy which of course can be tricky at times but if you can be understanding of that then you will be really helped. They know exactly what they are doing and using them takes away a lot of stress and difficulty. Traversing all the legislation of PIP is tough but this amazing team knows it well. A couple of pieces of advice, sign up to the VIP section firstly as you will be able to be in easier contact with the team. I then personally use them to fill out the paperwork for me. For me it’s a lot less stressful and exhausting for my brain. And finally get as much good medical evidence as you can to back up your claim. I honestly can’t thank the team enough for all their help once more. They deserve all the accolades that they get.

maccarak .

10:33 29 Feb 20

Absolutely amazing! Help me with my appeal, advised me on what evidence to send, on what to expect at the hearing. Michelle completed my submission and another lovely lady (I’m really sorry I’ve completely forgot your name) came with me to my appeal and supported me throughout! And to end it all I got my decision a few days later and I have won my appeal getting standard mobility added to my award! Thank you so much for the help.

Shelby Woods

21:50 23 Feb 20

This service is top notch. The people there are excellent, they know their stuff. They are very friendly, welcoming and calming. I used their services to form fill and do a submission for an appeal. I went from having 0 points on all in my PIP assessment, to being awarded PIP following the Tribunal. I can’t recommend their services enough, they took away a lot of stress and anxiety

squid times

11:08 07 Feb 20

Absolutely brilliant service! My autistic, adult son was turned down for PIP when he was assessed for a changeover from DLA. He has multiple issues as well as autism & we didn’t know where to turn as he clearly needs a lot of support. Someone recommended Fightback4justice to me so I contacted them. They were able to give us an appointment within a few days & completed all the paperwork for us to appeal against the decision. The staff we met were wonderful and made the form filling process easy for my son. He has now been awarded PIP without going to court which is fantastic. People like my son have enough problems coping with everyday life without the added stress & anxiety of losing essential benefits. Thank you for providing this service. I don’t know what we would have done without you.

Linda Wedge

00:12 23 Jan 20

This is an incredible service. I am more than able to complete forms but the expertise of this service to be able to extract truthful information from you and word it in a clear precise way makes an amazing difference. I also used the service of the solicitor to attend in this instance a home visit for the interview. This gives you reassurance and I am sure makes PIP aware youv are serious. The cost is less than a months PIP money and was an excellent investment. I genuinely can not recommend them enough. A well worth while process and I personally would say unwise not to use their fantastic service.

Ian Deakin

20:25 22 Jan 20

we would like to thank your amazing team for their help.we received the dreaded brown envelopes ,and we was both awarded Standard rate care and Enhanced rate mobility. (With a 10 year review in September/October 2029.) my wife had been on a DLA indefinite award of high care and high mobility. her whole change over has been going on since July , and mine since augustThank you so much for your help with my emails,and for the support you gave over your VIP CHAT LINE to me and my wife , and the personal touch of you phoning me for compleation of her form was wonderful. and my form was filled in on a visit to your office by Chloe,The assessors reports were accurate and no untruths in the reports. our assessors were friendly and sympathetic my wife had a home assessment and my face to face was at a assessment centre and my Daughter in law was with us on both occasions.thank you again for taking the stress of off our shoulders Terry and Carol

Terry Hall

09:30 12 Jan 20

The F4J team were most helpful with my appeal.Always courteous and sympatheticand very professional.I would highly recommend them to any one with an appeal.

Peter Wootton

15:38 09 Jan 20

Thank you all once again for all your help at fightback4justice. It has not been straight forward appeal, with complications right up to turning up at court, but Louise was brilliant and the hearing finally went ahead. The original decision of no points at all was overturned & the young man was awarded higher rate daily living & standard rate mobility.Highly recommend turning to these lovely people for help, we couldn’t have done it without their expertise & genuine drive to help people. Thank you x

Lisa_mad_chihuahua _woman

23:10 08 Jan 20

From the initial contact I made over 4years ago to my most recent claim renewal for PIP the staff members are so friendly professional understanding and compassionate. I cannot recommend this service and charity highly enough……what a difference to my life and that of others everyone at fightback4justice makes. Outstanding communication skills and knowledge of all areas of benefit claiming……thank you thank you a million times for this amazing service you provide…..sending you all much love and best wishes for 2020 xxxx

Claire Stubbs-LaRosa

22:30 01 Jan 20

I would like to highly recommend fightback4justice for the wonderful service they provide. They have been a huge help to us since joining VIP2, the document vault, email and phone appointments have been invaluable for us whilst going thru the very stressful form filling and assessment process, especially when you are feeling very unwell and vulnerable. We shall keep up our subscription as no doubt will need their help in future too! Thankyou again to you all, you are an amazing team!

Deb Styles

13:00 23 Dec 19

I wanted to thank you for the vault documents, they have been such a life saver to me recently when my DLA changed to PIP and I had to make a new claim. I used the documents in the vault to help me complete my PIP form. I asked for extra time because filling the form in was slow going and then when I was asked to go for an assessment I followed the guidelines on your VIP vault. On Saturday I received a letter confirming that I had been awarded PIP. Just knowing that fightback4justice had my back if it all went wrong filled me with confidence. Keep up the amazing work.

Tracey H

16:17 18 Dec 19

The staff at Fightback are amazing. I have had their help on three occasions now, the most recent decision coming today. The money spent on my form filling for my PIP Review, done by the wonderful Katie, is definitely worth it! You won’t regret going to these amazing ladies and gents.

Heidi Bradshaw

19:36 03 Dec 19

I cannot recommend the Fightback team highly enough! When my son got his PIP stopped in April I didn’t know where to turn. Someone advised us to get in touch with FB4J and they sorted everything out for us. We got the decision reviewed before it went to tribunal and a very favourable outcome. Thank you so much, we couldn’t have done it without your tireless hard work and dedication.

Marion Horrocks

15:15 30 Nov 19

amazing to have these guys on hand via their premier membership a Saturday night a friendly message helped me and I won the award I thought I was due. Although not easy I got through the tribunal, which I’ve dreaded for such a long time. I have to say these guys are very knowledgeable, helpful and we won!

F M Ross

21:41 16 Nov 19

I used the form filling service for 3 separate benefit applications and met Sarah who helped me with each form. It helped provide continuity and consistency for all the different applications. I was granted a home assessment for the PIP application based on the details Sarah helped to provide. I’m still waiting to hear about the other two benefits but feel hopeful that Fightback can continue to support me to successful outcomes.Thank you Fightback and especially Sarah.

Tracey Fellows

21:14 21 Oct 19

Tracey Fellows

21:14 21 Oct 19

Once again this amazing organisation as helped us out. I cannot emphasize enough the great work these volunteers do for you. They take you through every step of the claim, appeal or anything you are worried about. They keep you calm and grounded offering up vital information you may not be aware of. Please use these people to help you too. As without their expertise so many of us would be in a much darker place. We don’t want to loose these marvellous people. Thank you once again fightback

Deanne Owen

13:13 21 Oct 19

I signed up to the VIP service for advice after a failed assessment. The advice given was great and helped to prepare a Mandatory Reconsideration which the VIP service checked and as a result my MR was accepted and awarded. I definitely would recommend this service to anyone who is having difficulty with navigating a very difficult DWP system. I wish I had signed up in the beginning of the application as it would have saved me a lot of time. Great service, many thanks.

Infinite Violet

11:40 19 Oct 19

I cannot recommend the Fightback team highly enough. After a previous reassessment took my health apart I decided to ask Fightback4Justice for assistance right from the start this time. In the first instance I used the form filling service and Amy helped me fill in my review form. It made all the difference to have someone with the knowledge that was needed and the ability to reassure me that everything that could be done at this stage had been done. Unfortunately it did go to assessment and the award was lowered which is all too common so I chose to use the VIP2 level access and also have Fightback prepare my Mandatory Reconsideration. I couldn’t possibly have continued without the help I received from all the team at Fightback. Katie prepared my MR and we were successful at getting my enhanced rate back on daily living. The best part was my award was doubled in length which goes a long way towards hopefully halting the decline in my health caused by the very system that was meant to be supporting it. I would list every team member but I wouldn’t like to miss anyone out as all the way through every single one has responded to my garbled panicked messages , emails and phone calls with compassion , calm reassurance and the knowledge I needed. My only advice to anyone negotiating the Benefits system is to contact Fightback4Justice.

Leni Gunn

20:22 15 Oct 19

I would like to thank Dee for overlooking my application from DLA to PIP 3 months ago. I received the dreaded brown envelope today and was really frightened to open it. I have had panic attacks galore waiting for the results and today I eventually managed to pluck up the courage to open the envelope and I have been awarded enhanced rate for both daily living and also for mobility till Feb 2022.I used the self help forms on your website to help me complete my forms and then emailed it to Fightback4Justice to check it for me.I can’t thank you enough for all the help and support I have received from your group, you are all amazing and do a fantastic job, I can now start to relax and hopefully some of my panic attacks will start to ease.

Michele Magri-Overend

13:04 11 Oct 19

Michele Magri-Overend

13:04 11 Oct 19

Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable team. They helped to ease my anxiety caused by DWP and provided detailed documentation to argue my case. Well worth the time and effort. Thank you so much!

Alex A-D

09:10 09 Oct 19

Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable team. They helped to ease my anxiety caused by DWP and provided detailed documentation to argue my case. Well worth the time and effort. Thank you so much!

Alex A-D

09:10 09 Oct 19

Today I brought my sister in law to see chloe. I’ve been a follower of fightback for quite awhile now I recommended my sister in law to seek help from then. Such a lovely welcome and great help. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much.

Patricia Clegg

17:25 02 Oct 19

The Team at Fightback are very encouraging. I had a great experience with them. They always made sure I was happy with the decision made on my claim. If I wasn’t to be able to question it. I really loved how “Katie” did my submission for PIP. It was exactly what I struggling with all this while. Thank you Katie, Michelle, Cloe and Amanda.

Jane Omere

11:51 20 Sep 19

Jane Omere

11:51 20 Sep 19

I used the VIP service and found the help given to be excellent. This is my first ever claim and I have just been placed in the ESA support group from a paper based assessment. I still can’t believe it. Thanks very much for all your help and advise.

Cheryl Louise

13:01 15 Sep 19

Used the huge amount of files, and the well written form, and I received PIP on my first app,location.Very knowledgeable group of people, one of the best charities out supporting disabled people through the mine field of app,location forms. Think you.

Claire Iceton

07:31 15 Sep 19

Hi Fight back I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you and your team especially Amy who did my Pip review In August. It’s only been just over two weeks I have received the brown envelope. Without a face to face I remain on enhanced care and enhanced mobility for ongoing period of 10 years. I can’t thank you enough you helped me last year with my ESA contribution based review and again i didn’t have to have a face to face and I remained in the support group with 3 years till August 2021. With regards to my PIP review you advised me to take photos of all the aids I have to use which my daughter did for me. Your advice and form filling is 5 star rating I couldn’t have done this without you and most of all it was all done stress free. Again thank you all for all your hard work you do for disabled people like me you are truly a God send and God bless you all x

Angela Read

09:35 13 Sep 19

I’ve followed Fightback for years because of the fantastic work they do, and when I needed help I knew who to turn to… I booked an appointment and received great help from the lovely Chloe who was understanding to my health problems… every email was answered promptly and every phone call was returned by a friendly voice. I was awarded PIP …. and I couldn’t of done it without the amazing Fightback team …. and when renewal is due I know I’ll be in touch again …. they give people hope and for that I’ll be always be thankful…..

Christine Parker

09:41 09 Sep 19

Christine Parker

09:41 09 Sep 19

Highly recommend. The Fightback team are very helpful and helped me through the PIP Mandatory Reconsideration for my daughter. A very friendly and hard working team. Easy to contact and quick to reply and advise.

LIZA ROBINSON

22:22 16 Aug 19

LIZA ROBINSON

22:22 16 Aug 19

Highly recommend. The team at Fightback4Justice are very helpful. Could not of managed without the professional and knowledgeable advice they gave and the service they provide. Great outcome for my daughter on her PIP Mandatory Reconsideration all thanks to the Fightback team

Naiomi Robinson

22:16 16 Aug 19

I never leave reviews but I’ve received so much help from Fightback on the chat line, the phone and VIP email. I’ve amazed at the level of support I’ve received. I typed my own forms and got them reviewed by Fightback and it was a real eye opener, I was given so much advice. It has literally been a life saver. I couldn’t have coped without them. It’s so reassuring to know that someone who really cares is at the end of the phone and wants to help. Thank you.

Debs Ollerenshaw

14:06 31 Jul 19

Debs Ollerenshaw

14:06 31 Jul 19

Highly recommend the team. So helpful patient and supportive. As well as informative. I really can’t rate them enough.

Sarah stokes

21:38 29 Jul 19

Used there information when completing my forms for the transition from DLA to pips. Also used the chat facility and had a phone call prior to my home assessment. All of those I was in communication with, gave me excellent help and information, which helped to ease the stress. Haven’t been notified about any awards yet, but if it goes against me will use fightback to appeal. Will keep my VIP membership going and plan to send them a donation as they are purely voluntary and provide such an excellent service.

Steve McEvoy

10:29 28 Jul 19

An amazing service. I used the VIP service when I received my PIP forms. I could not have managed without this wonderful service. The online service is packed with information and help. I also bookedFor one of the team to come to the assessment with me (there was a fee for this which was more than well worth it). I cannot thank this team enough for the help and support. It is a worrying and stressful time For most people but the Fightback Team are so supportive. I will definitely be keeping my VIP membershipGoing as I know this Team relies on donations to keep on continuing their work. Thank you.

Wendy Brown

09:21 18 Jul 19

Wendy Brown

09:21 18 Jul 19

Thank you for all the help and support you have given me with my DLA to PIP application and assessment. I particularly want to thank Chloe for doing such a great job filling out my application form, and Karen, who attended my assessment, giving me the confidence to cope with the experience – she is truly wonderful. The service you provide is invaluable, and I really don’t think I could have done this without you. It is such a relief to know there are people as fantastic as you out there who can help us achieve the results we need to help us live with dignity and comfort. Thank you so much.

Cath Shearer

20:30 11 Jul 19

i cannot recommend fightback highly enough, these people changed my life and are all we have got now in the absence of legal aid, fantastic team, worth every penny, (cheap as chips given the service they offer). i wouldn’t have got through this without them, benefit now reinstated without having to enter the courtroom – many many thanks fightback, you are the best!

Marysia Leszczynska

13:08 21 Jun 19

Thank you just isn’t enough for what fightback does for everyone.You completed my pip review forms and the brown envelope arrived today. High rate on both ongoing. The medical I had which was all of 5 minutes long, the assessor commented how well written the form was. Thank you to the whole fightback team.

Sindy G

16:13 10 Jun 19

I would like to thank Fightback for all there help following my review for PIP in which my daily living activity was reduced to standard instead of enhanced. I am a VIP 2 member and using the fantastic resources was able to to complete my review form also knowing that help was available to me at any time. I also used the resources to complete my Mandatory Reconsideration and had my information checked by Fightback and used the advice given. Following the decrease in my award they supported me in filling in my appeal form when I was actually wondering whether to bother due to the stress. I am pleased to say that following a phone call from an appeals manager at the DWP my award of enhanced daily living has been reinstated so I no longer have to go to appeal which is a weight off my mind. Fightback has been there for support at all stages and I thoroughly recommend the services they offer.

Sue Tait

10:38 04 Jun 19

Fantastic service from start to finish. Please do not hesitate to use this great team of people they are simply the best at doing there job and helped me loads in my claim. I do not know what I would have done without them .

Helen Richardson

17:34 31 May 19

Thank you Fightback. After being awarded zero points after the PIP assessment and the MR being rejected, seemingly out of hand, I was ready to give up. You convinced me I had a case and should go to Appeal and how glad I am that I listened to you. At the Hearing I was awarded 19 points! Thank you again Fightback.Catherine S.

John S

10:25 26 Apr 19

Thank you to all the fight back for justice team they made the whole process of my pip tribunal a little less stressful for myself.Especially Michelle who was there for me right until the last minute with words of wisdom supporting me and my anxiety of the whole ordeal. I’m sure I will be back again knowing this government but I know I can trust this company.Thank you again

Kelly Dennis

20:33 15 Apr 19

Fightback have been fantastic supporting us throughout our ordeal over the last year.Ifroza represented us at the tribunal for P.I.P & was lovely & kept us relaxed we got the result we should have got in the first place, Elated is not a big enough word to describe how we are, the stress it has caused the last year was all relieved by having these guys by our side supporting us throughout the process.We highly recommend them big thank you to Michelle, Sue and the rest of the team you was our last lifeline thank so much.Never give up the fight we highly recommend Fightback4justice.

Kevin P

09:06 05 Apr 19

Thank you so much to all the lovely members of staff including Michelle, Hayley, Susan who have all been so kind and supportive and whom of helped to keep my head above water. I am pleased to say that my PIP award has increased from standard to enhanced for both mobility and daily living for 3 yearsI have had 6 months of waiting for an appeal date and at times just wanted to give up and ‘hide away’ but I had faith in the Fightback4justice angels and can now try and move forward with my life. I wish I could walk, I wish I didn’t have constant pain but I now feel justice has been done with the help of this fantastic organisation. Much love and respect to you all.

Kim Tinsley

12:42 11 Mar 19

5 star experience again. Filled out my son’s DLA form by phone with Michelle, almost 2hour ‘phone call going into great detail about his difficulties. He was awarded & I am so relieved. The forms are long and generally quite depressing to complete but Fightback provide a wonderful service which makes it so much easier. By signing up to VIP you can access a wealth of information if you prefer to complete forms yourself. Their success rate speaks for itself, I would not hesitate to recommend these guys.

Sarah Connolly

20:00 31 Jan 19

Fightback are nothing short of amazing. The work that they put into fighting to get what people rightly deserve is incredible. No wonder they are award finalists. To say they are going strong with not 1p of funding speaks volumes. The negative feedback recently received is not called for. It is damn right spiteful. The fact that someone is clearly out to damage their reputation and somehow trying to hinder the good work they do is criminal and nothing short of pure jealousy. Keep doing what you do best and ignore the trolls. You don’t have over 50,000 supporters for nothing ❤️❤️❤️

Anything Candy

18:20 19 Jan 19

The team have given me wonderful support, and are patiently waiting for me to address my meltdown, before the stage for justice fight. I know when I’m ready they will be there for me.They offer a very professional service. We, the vulnerable, are so lucky to have such caring advocates within easy reach of us all.

Jane Sammonds

23:45 18 Jan 19

I have used Fightback for many years now and I have recommended them to so many people I have lost count they are amazing. I think we have all experienced that feeling of complete and utter despair when the dreaded brown envelope drops through the door the not wanting to open it followed by sheer panic. One phone call to Fightback and you know that you could not of chosen anyone better. Their knowledge of the benefit system is second to none and with their understanding, empathy and gentle questioning you are guaranteed the best possible outcome in a system that aims to fail you at the first hurdle. Do not be misled by the fake reviews that aim to blacken the name of Fightback4Justice. Fightback are the true Angels of the North!!

Heather mead

21:43 18 Jan 19

I have used Fightback’s service on two occasion and also recommended them to friends who have also used them. Their service is first rate and if needed I will use them again. Great staff with expertise need for benefits forms

Judith Wilson

20:38 18 Jan 19

Love fightback. They where amazing with me and helped me get what I was entitled too. Having quit the process twice before due to stress I know I couldn’t have done it without them. Perfect. Caring.

Sarah Greenwood

20:33 18 Jan 19

Fantastic, professional and caring. If you need any help or are unsure of anything they will help you through the whole process or complete the forms for you over the phone. Highly recommended and thank you for all your help.

sorrel mckee

20:29 18 Jan 19

I’ve been a VIP supporter for 2 and a half years and this year used the F4J team’s services for the first time. Michelle and the Fightback team are so supportive and knowledgable, just knowing they are are there if you need their advice is a massive relief. Thank you all. I’ve had good news about my PIP and will continue to support you. You do an amazing job. X

Joanne Drake

20:22 18 Jan 19

After a 2 year fight trying to get PIP, I contacted Fight Back For Justice, they have been amazing. They are so friendly and helpful and very professional. I would definitely recommend them, they helped me get the outcome I wanted.

Karen Harrison

13:31 09 Jan 19

Thank you to Fightback for all your fantastic help. In Court for just ten minutes on 28th December and had to answer just a couple of extra questions. Positive result and still overwhelmed.

Sue Taylor

19:44 02 Jan 19

Review for Fightback Facebook Page -PIP Renewal Form Filling in with AmyDate of appointment: 27/07/2018 I would like to say a huge thank you to Amy and Fightback with all the help that they offered to me back in July this year with my PIP renewal paperwork. In May 2017 I was awarded PIP Enhanced Daily Living Needs for 2 years.My renewal came through in July 2018.I suffer from severe anxiety, depression, PTSD and have Disordered Eating. When the renewal came through, I completely lost it and was so scared that I would lose my benefit. People had mentioned Fightback to me in the past and therefore I contacted them. I am so happy that I did, Fightback took care of everything for me and offered me reassurance which was much needed. Fightback sent my renewal off immediately in July this year and on Xmas Eve I received the dreaded brown envelope, but what wonderful news I not only kept my enhanced Daily Living but they also awarded me Standard Mobility. I was not required to attend a face to face assessment. My award is till October 2020. The benefit system is a very scary place and I just think it’s so wonderful that Fightback is there to support people and they really care. I will definitely use Fightback in the future, thank you so very much, I could never even start to put into words the relief I feel that my PIP has been renewed. Can you please let me know how I can purchase from your Amazon wish list, I would like to get you a few things. Wishing you all the best.

Claire Francis

17:33 26 Dec 18

I’m physically and mentally drained searched and found Fightback if you need welfare help and more Contact Fightback – they have helped me for over a year fully professional people, Great guidance and help full knowledge of welfare criteria law and more. fast email phone help & support, cant say how good Fightback have been fully presented and submitted my case and I GOT what the law states I should have been entitled too in the first place Thank You Michelle & the whole team xx

Chris Page

08:56 30 Nov 18

I can not reccommend these wonderful people enough. Right from day one they have made me feel at ease and taken the pressure off everything from PIP form filling to MR which thanks to them I have now won. Thank you for everything you have all done to help me.

Emma Grassham

13:35 29 Nov 18

Such a fantastic group of people, their only aim to help disabled and ill people survive and get what they are entitled to. Syd help my mum with forms and did a great job. Caring, friendly and professional. Highly recommended.

jasmin mckee

08:03 21 Nov 18

Have been fighting for 7yrs to be believed about my health issues. Finally last year heard about Fightback4 justice, sent all paperwork, had my appeal last week and with their help I got believed and won my case. Recommend these knowledgeable, caring people very highly.

Cynthia Toyer

21:51 07 Nov 18

Big thank you to Sarah. I paid for the form to be filled out. Sarah was incredibly patient with me, and explained the questions in such a way, that was easier for me to understand. Would really recommend Fightback4Justice.

Debbie Burt

12:18 23 Oct 18

Great company to get help from.Cat and the ladies at fight back have helped me again for the 4th time! Great result. Fantastic company!

Sandra O’hanlon

14:46 22 Oct 18

A massive thank you to all the Fightback team. My son had his PIP award reinstated and increased yesterday – Enhanced for DL and standard Mobility. The MR was so well written by Katie and Michelle and phone calls with others can only be described as being tremendously supportive and professional. Have been recommending you all to everyone who might need your services. Many ThanksFrances x

Frances Northcott

12:14 20 Oct 18

I had a lot of problems with my PIP claim. The assessment company were a nightmare and I felt like a wreck. I asked Fightback for help and Sarah was assigned to support me. Sarah sat in on my home PIP assessment. She took notes and reassured me she’d keep supporting me after the assessment. I would have gone to pieces without her as I couldn’t bear losing my Motability car. I got a great result and have kept my car. I believe nobody should go through the PIP or ESA ordeal without Fightback helping, from completing the form until you get the decision you deserve.

Melanie Wakefield

14:31 17 Oct 18

l have used Fightback4Justice 2 0r 3 times now. l can only say they are extremely helpful with up to date advice and help. l highly recommend anyone who needs help completing forms etc to give Fightback a try. l wouldnt go anywhere else now. The Staff are extremely helpful and kind. Will be using them again and again

Clarice Ramsay

12:20 08 Oct 18

Eternally grateful for Cat’s & your help with my PIP Tribunal Appeal! Living 3 hours away from you I had never heard of you until a stranger on a Facebook illness page recommended yourselves & so glad I found you.Your website, telephone, email & services are fast, professional & superb & highly recommend them to all!It took an immense amount of stress away, which meant my symptoms didn’t flare up as much & so didn’t need to take as much medication.Apologies for the immense amount of evidence you had to go through & taking up 1/2 a filing cabinet…….I just couldn’t work out what would help.Best wishes to all,B 🙂

Bhavini Vasanji

11:57 26 Sep 18

Got a form to change over from indefinite DLA to PIP in May. I contacted fight back immediately and booked an appointment with Amanda to fill in the form over the phone. It took about an hour. Very professional service. I would have struggled to fill it in myself so their help was very much appreciated. I received a letter yesterday to say I’d been awarded standard daily living and standard mobility. I’m not sure I would have been awarded if fightback hadn’t helped me. Highly recommended.

Lynsey March

13:18 16 Sep 18

Thank you so much for all the help, support and information for our PIP Tribunal. If is was not for your advice and understanding we would have given up months ago. We won! Thank you so much! Excellent service 🙂

Lilith Morningstar

20:56 18 Aug 18

I’ve been a VIP supporter for 2 years and have just used the F4J team’s services for the first time. Michelle and the Fightback team are so supportive and knowledgable, just knowing they are are there if you need their advice is a massive relief. Thank you all. I’ll let you know when I hear any news, and will continue to support you. You do an amazing job. X

Joanne Drake

21:26 14 Aug 18

I contacted fight back for justice to help with my mandatory reconsideration for a refused PIP claim.They have been so so helpful in helping me with what I need to complete the MR.I am yet to complete the MR, however whatever happens I will continue to be a VIP member and pay the monthly fee.For £4.99 a month this is a small price to pay for such a worthy cause.This is stressful enough fighting back but with their support it helps relieve some of the pressure & sleepless nights.

Devina Robertson

16:32 09 Aug 18

A Huge Thank you to all the team at Fightback. I’ve just been awarded standard for both elements of my PIP award and as it was my first and I started this feeling positively ill at the thought of it all, I am so grateful for the advice and help, with the amount of information of information on your website and the quick replies to my emails and chats, your calm approach is just the best as I have been sitting on the floor in tears surrounded by bits of paper! This will make an amazing difference to me and I know it will to others so I’ll keep up my subscription as much as I can. I truly recommend your service to everyone finding it really hard to cope with all the difficulties that they encounter just trying to get the benefit they deserve.

Cathy Barcham

11:40 25 Jul 18

A big thank you to Jade for helping me to complete my pip forms, transferring from a lifetime award on DLA! She took the time to listen and suggest ways to word the forms in a way that I couldn’t. She was very patient and understanding. Today I received the decision. ….enhanced for daily living and mobility with an ongoing award. Thank you Jade and Fightback. Clare Brooks.

Clare Brooks

17:53 13 Jul 18

Chloe helped me with my ESA form, I got put back into the support group for 18 months this time instead of12 months. Thank you Chloe and all of the team at Fightback. I know I could never have got this without you help. I have been helped in the past by fightback ,as have my family and friends . I can not recommend fightback enough,they are friendly, professional and most helpful. Anyone attempting to fill out these type of forms by themselves please don’t,let Fightback help you the money they charge is very little for all of the help and advise they give to their clients. Once again thank you Fightback.

Tina Simpson

15:17 28 Jun 18

Quick, professional and expert advice. Had my PIP withdrawn 18 months ago. Fightback4justice supported me in court before a tribunal and my benefit was re-instated, along with back payment. Just had my review forms, booked telephone appointment and then sent forms to the office. Forms completed by knowledgeable staff. All the panic taken care of. Just now have to wait for result. I would always use Fightback4justice and recommend their services to everyone. Superb service with helpful, knowledgeable staff

Vivien Gilroy

15:06 25 Jun 18

Absolutely fantastic, professional service! I used the information on the VIP Platform for my daughters Mandatory Reconsideration along with receiving email advice from the VIP team. Today we received the dreaded brown envelope and my daughter has been awarded Enhanced in both categories! So relieved! Fightback helped to ease the burden and stress of fighting for what my daughter was rightfully entitled to. We would highly recommend to anyone dealing with the PIP process.

Cath Howe

18:46 15 Jun 18

FANTASTIC team. Professional, welcoming, knowledgeable and advises you accordingly. They went the extra mile for me and my fight is still on going and so I will be putting up another review in due course!! Keep up the good work guys!! L xx

Lauren Munday

20:46 11 Jun 18

I received an esa capability for work form I was not expecting it at all. I have been sick for 15years approx. I completely lost it and panicked. I messaged fight back for help to fill in my form received a message within minutes from Lucy she made arrangements for me to fill in my form over the phone. When I rang at the time agreed Lucy made me feel at ease and helped greatly filling in my form over the phone. When finished she said she would get the form out to me the day after however I received it the next day. I went through it and she had done a fantastic job with it. I was so relieved it was done. Thank you very much Lucy for your help it was much appreciated. I’d highly recommend the services of fight back . I will use your services again xx

michelle masters

15:26 31 May 18

I knew the forms were coming and did not know what I was going to do. I had seen Fightback on my Facebook page and thought it would be good to check them out, they seemed to care about disabilities and what people were going through. I thought they were to good to be true, little did I know they were going to change my life. The hard work and dedication to others, when they themselves fight with their own issues, is beyond any expectation anyone could receive. They took the stress away when filling in the forms. It was like having a conversation and finding the form finished while doing this. Please, do not pass this opportunity for help, it will change your life too. I should not forget Cat, who came to my home and advocated for me. Her kindness and empathy I will never forget. Thank you to all who give of their time and change so many lives.

Anna Bowen

09:48 30 May 18

A fantastic job done thank you.Your services were very quick, polite and very understanding. I recommend Fightback 100% to help in any disability benefit claim they take the worry and stress out of form filling and helping with mandatory reconsideration and appeals. They all no there stuff and go above and beyond, not one of them take a wage and all donations are plowed back into helping anybody that needs there help.Fightback areSimply the best.

Lisa Padley

14:44 21 May 18

Fightback4Justice helped me get from reduced PIP and no Daily Living Expenses to Enhanced on mobility and Enhanced Daily Living Expenses by the Judge who within 5/10 minutes of entering the Tribunal (they had already decided before we entered the room I believe) this was due to Cat at Fightback who had produced the submission forms for their attention! Without Fightback not sure if it would have been overturned, I very much doubt it, however, I am extremely grateful to Fightback and will URGE anyone who is going through a similar situation to ask Fightback for their professional help. They should receive an award for being the most helpful and polite people I have come across and they show they care about you… Well done Fightback4Justice another Assessment maybe for me in about 18 months, so I will be using Fightback4Justice at that time!

Catherine Hammett

19:40 16 May 18

Really great organisation, lovely people who can’t do enough to help others. Also legally qualified and really know their stuff. Would not go anywhere else for my application help nor advice. We travelled miles to see them and we’re greeted with a nice brew and biscuit even though we were early, nothing is too much trouble for this team.

michellem

09:06 14 Jan 18

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New regulations issued excluding disabled students from Universal Credit entitlement

These “restore the policy intent” that a limited capability for work determination, must be met by a disabled student on or before the date of claim for universal credit”.
These new rules come into effect this week.
Meaning that a person entitled to AA, DLA or PIP will only be entitled to universal credit if they already have a determination of limited capability for work (LCW)on the date of claim:

where they have already started undertaking a course of education, studies or training before making a claim for universal credit; or

It makes clear that it is a requirement of this regulation that a person must already have been determined to have Limited Capacity for Work. (LCW)

The policy enables disabled people already assessed as LCW to enter ,or remain in education and better their prospects of obtaining work.

The new regulations are really damning news for all disabled students, particularly those due to start this September.

Effectively, DWP will reject a Universal Credit claim made by a full time disabled student, (not previously in receipt of ESA) on the grounds that they have not been determined to have a LCW.

But then for the Universal Credit section to refuse to arrange a work capability assessment to determine if they have a LCW. Even though they may clearly meet the Universal Credit means test if found to have a LCW.

The only way around this is for the disabled student to make a claim for contribution based New Style ESA (NSESA) – for which they will be unlikely to meet the national insurance contributions entitlement conditions unless they have worked full time for 2 of the last 3 years and paid national insurance credits.

Failure to attend an ESA assessment new guidance:

DWP have suddenly announced that they have changed the safeguarding procedure for vulnerable claimants.

This is not including past claimants but in future, a case conference will take place first rather than DWP just stopping benefits if a claimant fails to attend a work capability assessment (WCA).

This follows Upper Tier ruling where the court deemed it to be unfair. Since then we have successfully argued everyone of the cases we have submitted as Mandatory Reconsideration for failure to attend.

The change may also have happened because the DWP are in court for a two day hearing soon brought by the family of Errol Graham.

Errol who sadly starved to death in June 18, after his benefits were stopped because he failed to attend a WCA.

This was done without DWP checking on his mental or physical health wellbeing, even though he was known to have serious mental health issues.

The family are challenging DWP’s safeguarding procedures and the family’s lawyers are set to scrutinise the guidance issued to DWP decision makers.

PIP & UC Update

Pip and UC important caselaw for terminal illness 2020] NIQB (N Ireland) as a Judicial Review case it is most likely to impact rules on if terminal illness awards ie proof you will be dead in 6 months. This has now been said to contravene art 8 human rights act – right to family live and peaceful enjoyment of your home/belongings (includes money) meaning in your dying days.
It won’t change rules yet as still ongoing but likely to in coming year.

High Court holds that special rules for terminal illness, in case where claimant cannot demonstrate their death can be reasonably expected within six months, are ‘discriminatory and ‘manifestly without reasonable foundation’

Upon careful scrutiny of all the evidence, I can find no evidence, justification or rationale to explain why the applicant was not deemed to be entitled to the enhanced rate of PIP for activities of daily living and the standard rate of mobility from the date when her terminal diagnosis was confirmed. This difference in treatment is manifestly without reasonable justification and is, therefore, in breach of Article 14 ECHR in conjunction with Article 8 and Article 1 of Protocol 1.’ (paragraph 104)

‘Again, upon careful scrutiny of all the evidence, I can find no evidence, justification or rationale to explain why the applicant was not deemed to be entitled to the LCWRA component of universal credit from the date on which she made her claim for universal credit. This difference in treatment is manifestly without reasonable justification and is, therefore, in breach of Article 14 ECHR in conjunction with Article 8 and Article 1 of Protocol 1.’ (paragraph 106)

Fightback Appeal Stats – 2019

At the end of each year, we take a moment to tot up our results of the course of the year so that we can provide an accurate figure on cases which we have taken on and have achieved a successful results on.

This year has been the busiest yet for fightback and we are over the moon with what we have managed to achieve. Our figures on overturned appeals for the past three years can bee seen below as a percentage. Don’t forget that we did over 880 appeals last year. Keep this in mind when you read over our percentage win rate.

2017 – 89.50% Success Rate

2018 – 87% Success Rate

2019 – 89.90% Success Rate

It’s with the help and support of all of our followers and members that we are able to achieve such fantastic numbers on behalf of our clients. We’re excited to keep this successful streak going in 2020 and for many more years ahead!

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. The ITV film crew spent the morning in our offices where they interviewed a number of our past clients and team members. Scroll down to view the official video from our recent coverage on ITV Granada Reports.

Once again we would like to say a massive thanks to Matt and the Granada Reports team for once again contacting us for assistance when creating their reports on the errors in the welfare benefits system.

Liam Crompton: Fightback Ambassador

It was a great to welcome Tottington’s local endurance athlete, Liam Crompton into our office this month. We’re pleased to announce Liam has agreed to be our Fightback ambassador and we are proud to sponsor him in his future Triathlon events where he will wear the Fightback Man logo when competing. Born with crippling Cerebral Palsy, his family were told he would never walk, Liam has battled through adversity and pushes himself further than any of his able bodied competitors.

This year, Liam has completed in several major events including the Manchester Half Marathon as well as Triathlon and Ironman events, beating many able bodied athletes this month and even smashing his personal best twice and getting in the top 100 with his speed over the weekend. Liam is also the only physically disabled athlete in these competitions and no allowances are given.

He is a true Fightbacker and represents the strength needed to fight against diversity and strives to be his best. He is an inspiration to us all. See Liam’s page for regular updates on his story: www.facebook.com/mytriatlonjourney/

Welcome to our new team member, Louise!

This month we have had the lovely Louise join us on a full time basis. Many of our regular followers may have spoken to Louise in the past as she has volunteered part time at Fightback since the start of 2019. Over the past few months, Louise has been training in advocacy and has been attending court appeals with much success in recent weeks.

Louise will be joining Hayley throughout the day on our VIP Live Chat and VIP Phone Lines to assist with the surge in traffic we have received over the past few months.In addition to this, Louise will be assisting our clients with access to their Medical Records. She will be in regular contact with GPs and Surgeries to ensure our clients get sent their medical records as quickly and efficiently as possible in compliance with data protection regulations.

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