Adviser skills - Using medical evidence in benefit appeals
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals.
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals.
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for working-age adults in Scotland who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability.
This course is for people who want to learn how to use QBC (the Quick Benefits Calculator) effectively and confidently.
The course covers:
When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right?
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK.
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.