Scottish social security - an introduction (Scotland) 28 March 2023 ONLINE

This short course provides an introduction to benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland. It is aimed at advisers and other workers who have little or no knowledge of benefits. 

The course covers:

• What benefits are being delivered by Social Security Scotland and who is entitled
• The latest on child disability payment and adult disability payment
• Who is entitled the Scottish child payment
• What is next on the Scottish benefit agenda

This half-day introductory level course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 1pm with a half hour break from 11.15 – 11.45. 

It is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone. Participants will receive an email a few days before the start of the course, with a link to the event hosted on our AskCPAG elearning platform.