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England, Wales,

Adviser skills - Understanding social security law and finding it online

Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed. This full-day standard level course is suitable for advisers who undertake benefit casework.
Event on
3 Jun 2025
Also on
1 Oct 2025, 10 Feb 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Judicial review

Judicial review is an essential tool for challenging decisions that affect benefit and tax credit claimants where there is no right of appeal. This interactive course gives advisers a clear understanding of its potential use and helps them to develop their skills in challenging unlawful decision-making.
Event on
24 Jun 2025
Also on
2 Dec 2025
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Appeals to the upper tribunal

This course is essential for anyone who wants to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) effectively.

Event on
2 Jul 2025
Also on
4 Nov 2025, 18 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

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.

Event on
21 Aug 2025
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

Appeals to the Upper Tribunal

This course is essential for welfare rights advisers in Scotland who want to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal effectively.

Event on
9 Sep 2025
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Social security law update

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. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw, this essential course looks at the most important changes in benefit and tax credits law from the previous six months.
Event on
16 Oct 2025
Also on
25 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

Social security law update

Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.

Event on
30 Oct 2025
Also on
19 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

Benefits for EEA nationals - advanced

This advanced level course looks in detail at the social security rights of EEA nationals in the UK. It provides an opportunity for advisers who are familiar with some of the more commonly occurring scenarios to focus on specific complex areas and recent significant developments.
Event on
25 Nov 2025
Online
Relevant to
Scotland,

Looking up the law

Build your skills with this practical course on effective legal research for benefit casework. Competent casework starts by knowing the right questions to ask your client.

Event on
26 Mar 2026