NAWRA has been very concerned about the implementation of mandatory reconsideration (MR) for some time, particularly in light of the catastrophic drop in appeals and the effects on those who suffer from cognitive impairments. Consequently, in February this year we sent a survey to members and asked them to feedback to us about how MR was working in practice. Thanks Read more…
Our next NAWRA meeting will take place in Sunderland on Fri 11th Sep 2015. Thanks very much to members Sunderland City Council for hosting us at the civic centre. Our quarterly meetings are held around the country and include keynote speakers, workshops and a range of networking and professional development opportunities. NAWRA meetings are free to attend but open to Read more…
Thanks to all members who attended our meeting in Edinburgh earlier this month and to City of Edinburgh Council for hosting us at the City Chambers. Minutes of the meeting and presentations by the guest speakers and workshop facilitators
Our next meeting will take place in Edinburgh on Friday 4 September 2015. Agenda You must be a member of NAWRA to attend the meeting. If you are not already a member, find out more about joining.
MR was introduced as an additional dispute process by section 102 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012; regulations followed shortly after. The new rules aimed to: resolve disputes as early as possible; reduce unnecessary demand on Her Majesties Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) by resolving more disputes internally; consider revising a decision where appropriate; provide a full explanation of the Read more…