Introduction to welfare benefits
The welfare benefits system is complicated and confusing, both to claimants and those whose resp
The welfare benefits system is complicated and confusing, both to claimants and those whose resp
This essential two-morning course is aimed at non-benefit staff and volunteers working with people for whom benefits are an issue.
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals.
This two-morning course provides
This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.
Disability living allowance (DLA) is the main way of meeting the additional needs of many children, yet it is under-claimed and can be hard to understand.
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.
Older people commonly do not claim all that they are entitled to.
Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students.
Many advisers work with students in both further and higher education.