Benefits overview
This two-morning course provides an overview of the benefits system and examines how the system fits together.
Event on
19 Jun 2025
Also on
16 Oct 2025, 12 Feb 2026
Courses
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Benefit basics in Scotland
You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs.
Event on
24 Jun 2025
Also on
1 Dec 2025, 17 Mar 2026
Introduction to welfare benefits
This training course is intended to help those new to helping claimants with social security queries, and to increase awareness of the key welfare benefits available to new and established claimants.
Event on
5 Aug 2025
Also on
26 Nov 2025
Benefits for non-benefit advisers
This essential two-morning course is aimed at non-benefit advisers who need a clear and practical introduction to the system.
Event on
16 Sep 2025
Also on
27 Jan 2026
Introduction to welfare rights
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.
Event on
30 Sep 2025
Also on
13 Jan 2026
Kinship carers and the benefits system
‘Kinship care’ is the situation in which a child goes to live with a member of their extended family or with a family friend. This course looks at benefit issues that arise for kinship carers.
Event on
21 Nov 2025