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Personal Independence Payment - an introduction

CPAG in Scotland

This event is in the past

Personal independence payment (PIP) is the main disability benefit for working-age people. This course will give you an understanding of the main rules and help you identify people who may be entitled. The course is aimed at advisers with little or no experience of PIP.

The course covers:

• Who is entitled to PIP

• How to claim

• What is happening to PIP assessments during the coronavirus outbreak

This course is a standalone course, but also forms part of a series of introductory level courses ideal for those who are new to welfare benefits.

Benefits overview, 4 February 2021

Scottish social security – an introduction, 9 March 2021

Universal credit - an introduction, 12 March 2021

This half day introductory level course will be delivered online as follows;

10.00 - 11.15 training session delivered via Zoom

11.15 - 11.45 break

11.45 - 1.00 training session delivered via Zoom

This is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion.

Date
10:00-13:00, 16 February 2021
Contact
Jo Blyth
01415523303
Theme
Social justice & poverty
Cost
Various - see website
Attendance type
Online only
Venue
https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/events/personal-independence-payment-introduction-scotland-16-february-2021
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