Written for claimants and their advisers, this is the comprehensive guide to benefits for people who have mental health problems.
This new Handbook includes an overview of various mental health symptoms, gives guidance about when and how to ask about them and provides the tools you need to give accurate advice in a supportive manner. It focuses on advice and guidance for different stages of benefit claims and problems you might encounter during the process. It also addresses key topics including assessments, safeguarding, complex needs, supporting evidence and challenging decisions.
Tactical guidance and examples are included throughout. The book is fully indexed to the law, regulations, and official guidance, and to court and tribunal decisions.
