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.

Make sure you are up to date with how recent benefit changes and current issues impact on kinship carers.

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

Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students.

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.

Our annual face to face conference returns to the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1 RD on Thursday 19 June 2025.