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Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.

This course provides a practical and tactical look at working with people with mental health diagnoses to help secure full entitlement to benefits and avoid some of the pitfalls of the system.

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.

When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right?

This is essential training if you are starting out as a welfare rights adviser in Scotland or need a good understanding of the benefits system. 

Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students.