Scotland welfare rights conference
Our annual face to face conference returns to the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1 RD on Thursday 19 June 2025.
Event on
19 Jun 2025
Courses
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Carers' benefits
This practical one-morning course is aimed at advisers who want to know more about the benefits available to carers. If you want to deliver better benefit checks, want to help clients avoid unforeseen consequences of claiming carer’s allowance, and want to be ready for advice queries about backdating or overpayments, this course is for you.
Event on
7 Jul 2025
Also on
5 Feb 2026
Universal credit - housing costs
This full-day equivalent course, delivered over two consecutive mornings, focuses on the practical aspects of help towards rent in UC.
Event on
23 Sep 2025
Universal credit - housing costs
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.
Event on
10 Mar 2026
Carer support payment
Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which has replaced carer’s allowance in Scotland.
Event on
12 Mar 2026
Scottish social security - an introduction
This course provides an introduction to benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland.