Universal credit
This training course focuses on universal credit (UC), the centre piece of the Government’s welfare reform programme.
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17 Mar 2025
Courses
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Benefits overview for debt and money advisers
This two-morning course provides an overview of the benefits system and examines how the system fits together.
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20 Mar 2025
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19 Jun 2025, 23 Oct 2025, 12 Feb 2026
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.
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22 Apr 2025
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30 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2026
Introduction to welfare benefits
This training course is intended to help those new to helping claimants with social security queries, and to increase awareness of the key welfare benefits available to new and established claimants.
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29 Apr 2025
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5 Aug 2025, 26 Nov 2025
Pension age claimants - Income maximisation
Older people commonly do not claim all that they are entitled to. This course provides an introduction to pension credit and aims to help you with effective benefit checks to maximise income.
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14 May 2025
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22 Sep 2025, 19 Jan 2026
Benefits for non-benefit advisers
This essential two-morning course is aimed at non-benefit advisers who need a clear and practical introduction to the system.
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20 May 2025
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16 Sep 2025, 27 Jan 2026
Benefits for non-EEA nationals
This standard level course offers an opportunity for advisers to gain knowledge and confidence to advise non-European nationals on how their immigration status affects their entitlement to benefits.
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20 May 2025
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21 Oct 2025, 11 Feb 2026
Universal credit - complex needs status
This two-morning online training course explains how the universal credit (UC) ‘Complex Needs’ rules work, who is covered, and what this should mean for UC claimants. It also covers how you can ensure the Department for Work and Pensions recognises ‘Complex Needs’ status.
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4 Jun 2025
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10 Nov 2025, 9 Mar 2026
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.
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19 Jun 2025
Benefit basics in Scotland
You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs.
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24 Jun 2025
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1 Dec 2025, 17 Mar 2026