Claimants and custody
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.
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.
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.
Child disability payment (CDP) is a Scottish benefit that helps towards the additional needs of disabled children.
This two-morning course is aimed at those supporting women fleeing from domestic abuse.
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK.
Pension age disability payment (PADP) is replacing attendance allowance as the main disability benefit for people living in Scotland who have reached pension age.
This interactive and practical course is designed to increase your skills and confidence if you are new to training, and provide an update on best practice if you are a more experienced train
With the roll out of universal credit (UC) you will need to support your clients or tenants through the process of claiming and maintaining their award.
‘Kinship care’ is the situation in which a child goes to live with a member of their extended family or with a family friend. This course looks at benefit issues that arise for kinship carers.
This course provides an introduction to benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland.