Understanding social security law and finding it online
Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed.
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Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed.
This course is aimed at frontline advisers supporting claimants in work and for advisers supporting claimants back into work.
This one-day standard level online course looks at the universal credit (UC) rules that particularly affect ill or disabled people.
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting their Housing Costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.
Older people commonly do not claim all that they are entitled to.
This standard level course offers an opportunity for advisers to gain knowledge
The requirement to have a right to reside for key benefits such as universal credit, remains a significant barrier preventing many EEA nationals accessing these benefits.
Build your skills with this practical course on effective legal research for benefit casework. Competent casework starts by knowing the right questions to ask your client. Whether you a
Many advisers work with students in both further and higher education.
Benefit may be overpaid for many reasons and recovery often leaves people in hardship.
The work capability assessment (WCA) is used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assess whether someone is sick and is central to claims for employment and support allowance (old
If you need to get a universal credit or other DWP benefit decision changed, this course aims to gives you the essential knowledge to do it.