For people new to benefit advice work, or who have little or no experience of the subject covered by the course.
Benefits for non-benefit advisers - two half-days (online)
Benefits overview for debt and money advisers - two half-days (online)
Introduction to welfare benefits - four half-days (online)
Children - disability living allowance - half-day (online)
Pension age claimants - attendance allowance - half-day (online)
For people with a working knowledge of the benefit system. These are in-depth, practical courses designed to increase advisers’ knowledge and skills.
UC - claims to decisions - three half-days (online)
UC - disputes and appeals - two half-days (online)
UC - work capability assessment and disability rules - two half-days (online)
UC - claimant commitment and sanctions - half-day (online)
UC - housing costs - two half-days (online)
UC - students - half-day (online)
UC - overpayments and deductions - half-day (online)
UC - managed migration - half-day (online)
PIP - claims to decisions - three half-days (online)
PIP - disputes & appeals - two half-days (online)
PIP - sensory impairment - two half-days (online)
Pension age claimants - Income maximisation - two half-days (online)
Mental health and benefits - two half-days (online)
Carers' benefits - half-day (online)
Benefits for EEA nationals - two half-days (online)
Benefits for non-EEA nationals - two half-days (online)
Adviser skills - Using medical evidence in benefit appeals - two half-days (online)
Adviser skills - Understanding social security law and finding it online - two half-days (online)
Adviser skills - writing benefit challenges - half-day (online)
Adviser skills - Representing at the First-Tier Tribunal - two days (face-to-face)
For more experienced benefit advisers looking to explore complex topics in detail.
UC - work capability case law and best practice - two half-days (online)
UC - complex needs status - two half-days (online)
UC - transitional protection - half-day (online)
PIP - best practice in completing the questionnaire - two half-days (online)
Understanding revisions and supersessions - two half-days (online)
Benefits for EEA nationals - advanced - two half-days (online)
Social security law update - two half-days (online)
Appeals to the upper tribunal - two half-days (online)
Judicial review - two half-days (online)
See what's coming up soon and all the courses we have to offer.
This course looks at how to use medical evidence effectively, particularly in Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit Appeals.
This two day face-to-face training course gives a basic grounding in representing clients at the First-tier Tribunal. Through mock tribunals, participants gain experience in a safe environment where there is nothing to lose.
If you're in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
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