Mental health and benefits

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Location
Online
Tutor
Steven McAvoy
Member price
£164.80
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£206.00

About this course

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

The course covers:

  • Common diagnoses, symptoms and treatments
  • Adult disability payment in a mental health context
  • The work capability assessment
  • Tactics for challenging negative decisions and maximising entitlement
  • Why good advice matters and tips for service delivery

This course is suitable for advisers with a working knowledge of the benefits system.

The course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 1pm each day.

It is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone.

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