Is covering letter required for not-so-straight forward case

[happ_go_lucky]

Hi,

I have my appointment at Solihull next week. I meet all the criteria but one, i.e I have one >90 days absence and have employers letter to support the fact that it was a business requirement.

I have seen some posts whee people have mentioned that they had submitted a covering letter. Is this necessary? Will it help with not-s-straight forward cases like mine to have a covering letter explaining the situation and requesting the CW to use his/her discretion?

Would appreciate if you can advise...

[sunil.suneel]

Covering letter would always be helpful if you need to communicate your not so straightforward situation. But keep it short and include details only pertaining to your >90 absence.

[happ_go_lucky]

Covering letter would always be helpful if you need to communicate your not so straightforward situation. But keep it short and include details only pertaining to your >90 absence.

Thank you sunil.suneel.