Challenging work capability assessment decisions
The work capability assessment (WCA) is used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assess whether someone is sick and is central to claims for employment and support allowance (old
The work capability assessment (WCA) is used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assess whether someone is sick and is central to claims for employment and support allowance (old
The work capability assessment (WCA) test dominates employment support allowance (ESA) and universal credit (UC) in relation to sick claimants.
This course is essential for welfare rights advisers in Scotland who want to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal effectively.
Most people will claim a social security benefit at some point in their lives.
If you need to get a universal credit or other DWP benefit decision changed, this course aims to gives you the essential knowledge to do it.
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.
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK.
When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right?
This two-morning
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission. Using case studies, discussion and practice, you will gain confidence in making a good case f