Universal credit - transitional protection

About this course

This half-day course looks at the transitional protection available to claimants on migration from legacy benefits to universal credit (UC). It focuses on the protection available for claimants getting income-related ESA, the benefit that will be the subject of most remaining migration activity during 2025. (The course does not attempt to cover transitional protection for claimants migrating to UC from tax credits.) 

In particular, the course will cover the UC transitional element (in the context of managed migration to UC) and the transitional SDP element (in the context of natural migration to UC).  

This will include: 

• The transitional element – basics, problems and ESA issues
• The transitional SDP element – basics, problems and ESA issues
• ‘Erosion’ of elements – rules and caselaw 

Method of delivery and timings 

This half-day advanced-level course is delivered online via Zoom. It runs from 10am to 1pm, with a half hour break between 11.15am-11.45am. 

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.