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:
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK.
A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland.
Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.
This course gives you the essential skills to get universal credit decisions changed. There are different ways to legally change a decision.
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.
Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which has replaced carer’s allowance in Scotland.
