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Relevant to
Scotland,

Limited capability for work in universal credit

This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC). The outcome of the work capability assessment has a crucial role in determining claimants’ work-related requirements as well as the amount of money they get.
Event on
13 Mar 2025 (booking closed)
Also on
13 Nov 2025, 26 Feb 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

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.
Event on
14 May 2025
Also on
22 Sep 2025, 19 Jan 2026
Glasgow
Relevant to
Scotland,

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
Online
Relevant to
all of the UK

Universal credit - work capability case law and best practice

This course looks in detail at some of the more difficult advice topics around the work capability assessment (WCA). Aimed at advisers with a good background knowledge of the WCA rules, the course focuses on the ‘substantial risk’ criteria and how to apply them to clients who do not fit into point-scoring categories. The course also looks at how to optimise WCA challenges at the revision and appeal stages by taking a technical approach, based on identifying the relevant regulations and supporting case law.
Event on
1 Jul 2025
Also on
8 Dec 2025, 16 Mar 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

Children - disability living allowance

Disability living allowance (DLA) is an important way for families to meet the additional needs of ill or disabled children. This practical half-day course explains the eligibility rules and considers how to complete an application to get the best outcome for the child.
Event on
9 Jul 2025
Also on
10 Oct 2025, 23 Feb 2026
Online
Relevant to
England, Wales,

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. 

Event on
9 Jul 2025
Also on
12 Nov 2025, 11 Mar 2026