Court Guide · Sources checked 13 September 2026 · Great Britain · national measure with stated Cardiff exclusion
These figures describe the age of cases when disposed of, not the time until a future hearing. They cover SSCS benefits together and are not PIP-specific or local venue estimates.
Age of disposed cases: SSCS tribunal (T_2)
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| Period | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April to June 2025 | 12 weeks or less | 28 weeks or less | 48 weeks or less | 34 weeks |
| April to June 2026 | 15 weeks or less | 30 weeks or less | 57 weeks or less | 37 weeks |
How to interpret these figures
The publisher states that timeliness does not yet include Integrated List Assist disposals from the SSCS Cardiff region. It is therefore not directly comparable with the full disposal totals in the latest quarter.
A median is the middle completed case; a mean is affected by very long cases. Check your own tribunal correspondence and contact the tribunal through the route provided if an update is needed.
Useful next steps
Practical help: benefits appeals
Start with the decision you want to challenge. The benefit, decision-maker and decision date determine the route. The statistics below help explain the system; your evidence and the applicable rules determine your own case.
Check the decision and reconsideration route
Keep the complete decision letter and envelope or notification. Check whether a mandatory reconsideration is required and how the decision letter says to request it. Some decisions use a different route. If a deadline is close or has passed, seek advice promptly instead of waiting for more evidence.
Prepare reasons linked to the decision
Identify what you disagree with and why. Useful material can include the decision and reconsideration notice, assessment report, relevant records and examples of how your circumstances affect the particular benefit rules. More documents are not automatically better: explain what each relevant item establishes.
Get ready for the tribunal
Read the tribunal’s directions and the response bundle. Check how to send further evidence, whether others must receive it and how the hearing will take place. Request communication support, adjustments or an interpreter in advance. Keep a short list of points and questions so you can find them during the hearing.
Find the right kind of help
A welfare-rights adviser can help identify the applicable rules and evidence. Citizens Advice, some law centres and university clinics may help, subject to their remit and capacity. Court staff can explain administration but cannot decide the merits of your appeal for you. Check whether a provider offers advice, document preparation or representation.
Official guidance and related resources
Data sources
- Tribunals statistics quarterly: April to June 2026 · checked 13 September 2026
- MoJ statistical commentary and timeliness limitations · checked 13 September 2026
Figures retain the source’s units and periods. Unknown or suppressed values are not treated as zero. Methods and coverage · Report a correction.