Courses
Adviser skills - Using medical evidence in benefit appeals
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals.
Introduction to welfare benefits
Claimants and custody
A period spent in prison – on remand or serving a sentence – can have far-reaching consequences for social security benefit entitlement, both for the person in prison and for their family.
Personal independence payment - best practice in completing the questionnaire
This two-morning online training course summarises how the personal independence payment (PIP) claim process or ‘journey’ works and the importance of the PIP2 questionnaire.
Mental health and benefits
Benefits for non-benefit advisers
Introduction to welfare rights
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.
Benefits overview
This two-morning course provides an overview of the benefits system and examines how the system fits together.