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Refused a benefit?
Build your appeal letter in 60 seconds
A refusal is not the end — a large share of appeals succeed, especially with a clear letter and evidence. Answer a few questions and get a properly structured appeal or review letter, ready to adapt and send. Free, and it runs entirely on your device — nothing you type is sent to us.
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Your letter — adapt anything in [brackets], then send
Before you send it:
- Attach evidence that answers their exact reason — payslips, medical letters, bills, reports.
- Keep a copy of everything, and note the date you sent it.
- Get free help checking it: Citizens Information (Ireland) or Citizens Advice (UK) — they do this every day.
- Read our full guide: How to appeal a benefit decision →
Your questions
About appealing a refusal
How long do I have to appeal?
Ireland: 60 days from the date on the decision letter to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. This changed on 28 April 2025 — it used to be 21 days, so older advice may tell you that you are out of time when you are not. UK: usually one month to request a Mandatory Reconsideration. Act quickly — late appeals can be refused.
Is this tool really free and private?
Completely free, and everything runs in your browser — your name, PPS or National Insurance number and story never leave your device and are never sent to us.
Do I need a solicitor to appeal?
No. Appeals are designed to be done without legal representation, and free services — Citizens Information in Ireland, Citizens Advice in the UK — help people prepare appeals every day.
Do benefit appeals actually succeed?
Yes — a large share succeed, especially when you add evidence that answers the specific reason for refusal. In the UK, tribunal success rates for benefits like PIP and Universal Credit are high. Don't be put off by a first "no".
How long do I have?
Ireland: 60 days from the date on the decision letter to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. This changed on 28 April 2025 — it used to be 21 days, so plenty of advice still online will tell you that you are out of time when you are not. Past 60 days you can ask for extra time with a good reason, but an appeal more than 180 days after the decision letter will not be considered at all. UK: usually one month to request a Mandatory Reconsideration. Act quickly — late appeals can be refused.
Is this really free and private?
Completely free. Everything runs in your browser — your name, PPS/NI number and story never leave your device and are never sent to us.
Do I need a solicitor?
No. Appeals are designed to be done without legal representation, and free services (Citizens Information in Ireland, Citizens Advice in the UK) will help you prepare.
Where do I send the letter?
Ireland: appeals go to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (you can also appeal online at socialwelfareappeals.ie); reviews go back to the section that made the decision. UK: send your Mandatory Reconsideration to the address on your decision letter, or reply through your Universal Credit journal. The letter the tool builds includes this guidance.