A rare win.
I was told I wouldn't get any money back as I am of working age and the local gov dept does not have to according to the law. This was from a CAB (citizens advice bureau) consultant.
On the law website, there were some ambiguous statements around what was considered good cause and lots of tortuous reading but I was able to establish that I could appeal.
The support worker helping me with this process was not hopeful but said she would assist me and she was great. I put all my reasons, including ASD related difficulties and death in the family and where this money could be better spent due to my disabilities.
Yesterday the impossible happened. A letter dropped through my door and the responce was that they had 'revised its' original decision' and that it was 'in your(my) favour'. I just stood there and stared not able to take it all in.
Sometimes we do win, even against the odds. Asking for help is worth it. I feel as though I have been freed up and less stressed.
Our next task is parking. One battle at a time.
Hope this helps someone.
On the law website, there were some ambiguous statements around what was considered good cause and lots of tortuous reading but I was able to establish that I could appeal.
The support worker helping me with this process was not hopeful but said she would assist me and she was great. I put all my reasons, including ASD related difficulties and death in the family and where this money could be better spent due to my disabilities.
Yesterday the impossible happened. A letter dropped through my door and the responce was that they had 'revised its' original decision' and that it was 'in your(my) favour'. I just stood there and stared not able to take it all in.
Sometimes we do win, even against the odds. Asking for help is worth it. I feel as though I have been freed up and less stressed.
Our next task is parking. One battle at a time.
Hope this helps someone.
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It took months to get a result, but they have a refusal policy I guess and expect people to go away or appeal - very few appeal.
I have been over paying for nearly 2 years.