You must request mandatory reconsideration within a month of the decision, and from the benefits office that made it, such as using your online Universal Credit journal.
You can also contact most offices via phone, letter or by posting a mandatory reconsideration form, more details on this can be found on the gov.uk website and the letter about your benefits decision.
It's a free request that Brits can make about a new or existing claim to get the DWP to review their decision on benefits, tax credits or child maintenance.
In recent months, the DWP has seen a surge in applications for lesser-known benefits like Pension Credit, while disability benefit requests have continued to rise since the pandemic.
DWP rejected benefit claimants can try again for three reasons People who have been turned down for benefits can appeal against the decision.
