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England, Wales,

Adviser skills - Understanding social security law and finding it online

Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed. This full-day standard level course is suitable for advisers who undertake benefit casework.
Event on
3 Jun 2025
Also on
1 Oct 2025, 10 Feb 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Personal independence payment - disputes & appeals

This training course looks at how to ensure that a PIP revision or appeal should work to the best advantage of claimants. A good PIP challenge means getting the PIP entitlement arguments right. 
Event on
26 Jun 2025
Also on
20 Oct 2025, 4 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Appeals to the upper tribunal

This course is essential for anyone who wants to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) effectively.

Event on
2 Jul 2025
Also on
4 Nov 2025, 18 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Children - disability living allowance

Disability living allowance (DLA) is an important way for families to meet the additional needs of ill or disabled children. This practical half-day course explains the eligibility rules and considers how to complete an application to get the best outcome for the child.
Event on
9 Jul 2025
Also on
10 Oct 2025, 23 Feb 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

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. 

Event on
9 Jul 2025
Also on
12 Nov 2025, 11 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

Adult disability payment - an introduction

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.

Event on
18 Aug 2025
Also on
9 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Mental health and benefits

This two-morning course provides a practical and tactical look at working with people with mental health diagnoses to help secure full entitlement to benefits, and to help avoid some of the pitfalls of the system.
Event on
11 Sep 2025
Also on
22 Jan 2026