Universal credit and students
This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.
This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.
This course focuses on the transitional issues for claimants who are moving from legacy benefits and tax credits to universal credit (UC). It is expected that the majority of claimants in Scotland
2024 will be a pivotal year for the future of social security.
Personal independence payment (PIP) was introduced on the same day as universal credit back in 2013 and PIP is now the main disability benefit for working age claimants.
Social security law and tax credit law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.
This standard level course offers an opportunity for advisers to gain knowledge
A new system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland.
Disability living allowance (DLA) is the main way of meeting the additional needs of many children, yet it is under-claimed and can be hard to understand.
Social security law and tax credit law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.
Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which replaces carer’s allowance in Scotland. This course will update you on the transfer from carer’s allowance to carer support payment.