Webinar - April Rules: Upcoming benefit changes

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Carri Swann, Owen Stevens, Sam Scarlett
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About this course

April 2026 marks the end of the road for managed migration, a turning-point for families with more than two children and a painful new chapter for many disabled universal credit (UC) claimants.  

When new rules are being laid down in every corner of the benefit system – from the minor changes to the major resets – this unmissable webinar provides a clear summary of everything advisers need to know.   

This session is open to advisers of all experience levels but assumes some background knowledge about the UC rules.  

Topics covered include:   

  • The end of legacy benefits. The webinar will provide an update on managed migration and consider best practice from April onwards. 
  • Reduction of the LCWRA element in UC. We summarise the new rules and take a look at the three main protected groups. 
  • Abolition of the two-child limit. We will highlight the different possible consequences of this change, including for clients who have a UC transitional element or transitional severe disability premium element. 
  • Rising state pension age. We explain what is happening in 2026/27. 
  • Policy changes to PIP. The webinar will look at how the government plans to change PIP award lengths from April. 
  • New rules on voluntary NI contributions. We consider these changes, which are likely to affect clients moving to or emigrating from the UK.  

Speakers will include: 

Carri Swann: CPAG welfare rights adviser and training officer 

Owen Stevens: CPAG welfare rights adviser specialising in UC advice 

Sam Scarlett: CPAG trainer and Welfare Benefits Caseworker currently working in a specialist benefits role for the NHS. 

The webinar will be facilitated by Martin Williams: CPAG welfare rights adviser. 

Method of delivery and timings:    

  • The webinar will run from 1:30pm to 4pm on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
  • It will be delivered live online, via Zoom, and there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask the speakers questions.  
  • Participants will receive an email link, a few days before the webinar, to allow access to the event.   

Ticket prices start from £69.60 for CPAG members and £87 for non-members.