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Scottish social security - an introduction

27 February 2023
Our online course on 28 March will also cover the recently announced timetable for the transfer to Scotland of carer’s allowance & attendance allowance

New resource for school communities - the Cost of the School Day Ideas Bank

01 February 2023
Just launched this week, the Cost of the School Day Ideas Bank showcases what school communities around Scotland are doing to reduce costs and make sure everyone can fully take part in their school day

SCOTLAND'S WELFARE RIGHTS CONFERENCE IS BACK

30 January 2023
Save the date - Friday 9 June '23 - for our first in-person conference since 2019.

FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DEBATE: SCOTTISH BUDGET 2023-24

25 January 2023
Briefing for the Finance and Public Administration committee debate: Scottish budget 2023-24 outlining CPAG's priorities for the budget

Universal credit - managed migration

23 January 2023
Book our training on Tues 21 Feb

NEW DATES ADDED FOR INTRODUCTION TO WELFARE RIGHTS TRAINING

18 January 2023
Due to demand, we have added a new set of dates for this course series in April and booking is open now.

Introduction to welfare rights

28 November 2022
Our essential and ever-popular training series returns in January and there are still some places available to book

Our response to the Autumn Statement

17 November 2022
It’s a relief that benefits and the benefit cap will rise with inflation. But this is only the fourth time benefits have risen by inflation in the last ten years and as a result of austerity - that today the chancellor praised  - there are almost 4 million kids living in poverty in the UK. Today’s package will not stop the ice from cracking under struggling families.

FREE ACCESS TO OUR FUEL RIGHTS HANDBOOK

07 November 2022
We're pleased to announce that thanks to the Indigo Trust we have been able to make our Fuel Rights Handbook free to access for all on our digital platform, AskCPAG.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT FOR ILL HEALTH AND DISABILITY

25 October 2022
Book your place on this experienced-level course on 8-9 Nov