Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed.
A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland.
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.
Social security law and tax credit law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly.
People moved to universal credit from tax credits and legacy benefits may be unsure how their new universal credit award is worked out.
This course provides a basic overview of social security benefits, and which further and higher education students in Scotland might be able to claim them.
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission.
Make sure you are up to date with how recent benefit changes and current issues impact on kinship carers.
Child disability payment (CDP) is a Scottish benefit that helps with the extra costs of looking after a disabled child.
