Courses

This course provides a basic overview of social security benefits, and which further and higher education students in Scotland might be able to claim them. 

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission.

Child disability payment (CDP) is a Scottish benefit that helps with the extra costs of looking after a disabled child.

This practical course is essential for new representatives and advisers who want to be more confident in representing clients at social security appeal hearings at the First-tier Tribunal.

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.

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:

A period spent in prison – on remand or serving a sentence – can have far-reaching consequences for social security benefit entitlement, both for the person in prison and for their family.