Hardship Payments - Challenging a hardship payment decision
Hardship Payments are reduced-rate payments of Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC) that are made in limited circumstances, including if you have been sanctioned.
Challenging a hardship payment decision
If you are refused hardship payments, you can appeal against the decision. You must however first apply for the decision to be looked at again which is referred to as a ‘ Asking for a benefit or tax credit decision to be looked at again. See full definition ’
For further information on challenging a Government department that is responsible for employment and welfare. See full definition decision, see our Challenging Decisions and Complaints guide.
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