Work capability assessment - exceptional opportunities
The work capability assessment (WCA) test dominates employment support allowance (ESA) and universal credit (UC) in relation to sick claimants.
The work capability assessment (WCA) test dominates employment support allowance (ESA) and universal credit (UC) in relation to sick claimants.
Some claimants receiving ‘Legacy’ benefits under the old rules may elect to ‘jump ship’ early onto universal credit (UC) because they think it is better for them, or because they have been en
Universal credit (UC) changes all the time, as the law is updated, tribunals and courts interpret the law, and it is implemented in practice.
This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC).
This course is for people who want to learn how to use QBC (the Quick Benefits Calculator) effectively and confidently.
The course covers:
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 essential two-morning course is aimed at non-benefit staff and volunteers working with people for whom benefits are an issue.
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.
This training course focuses on universal credit (UC), the centre piece of the Government’s welfare reform programme.
Benefit may be overpaid for many reasons and recovery often leaves people in hardship.