Courses

Most people will claim a social security benefit at some point in their lives.

Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which replaces carer’s allowance in Scotland. This course will update you on the transfer from carer’s allowance to carer support payment.

This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC).

Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK.

This course gives you the essential skills to get universal credit decisions changed.  There are different ways to legally change a decision.

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

A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland.

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.

People moved to universal credit from tax credits and legacy benefits may be unsure how their new universal credit award is worked out.

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.