Courses
Appeals to the upper tribunal
This course is essential for anyone who wants to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) effectively.
Preparing an appeal submission - adult disability payment
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission.
Adviser skills - Representing at the First-Tier Tribunal
This two day face-to-face training course gives a basic grounding in representing clients at the First-tier Tribunal.
Appeals to the Upper Tribunal
This course is essential for welfare rights advisers in Scotland who want to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal effectively.
Care-experienced young people and the benefits system
Many young people who have been ‘looked after’ by the local authority are affected by special social security rules.
Representing at the First-Tier Tribunal
This practical course is essential for new representatives and advisers who want to be more confident in representing clients at social security appeal hearings at the First-tier Tribunal.
Kinship carers and the benefits system
‘Kinship care’ is the situation in which a child goes to live with a member of their extended family or with a family friend. This course looks at benefit issues that arise for kinship carers.
Payments for children in Scotland
This course gives you an overview of benefit support for families in Scotland from pregnancy to school age.
Looking up the law
Build your skills with this practical course on effective legal research for benefit casework. Competent casework starts by knowing the right questions to ask your client.