Introduction to welfare rights
CPAG in Scotland
This event is in the past
This is essential training if you are starting out as a welfare rights adviser in Scotland or need a good understanding of the benefits system.
It introduces you to the social security system and gives you a detailed knowledge of the core benefits and assessments involved in welfare rights advice in Scotland. It will equip you to give accurate advice and carry out benefit checks using recommended methods and up-to-date resources.
The course covers:
Structure of the UK and Scottish social security systems
Checking eligibility and entitlement to benefits
Universal credit claims and amounts
Work capability assessment
Pension age benefits
Adult disability payment
Using the CPAG handbook and keeping up to date
This course is ideal for new advisers who have little or no experience of the benefits system. It is delivered on six half-days over two weeks and runs each day from 10am to 1pm.
- Date
- 10:00, 22 April to 1 May 2025
- Contact
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Pauline Chalmers
01415523303 - Theme
- Social justice & poverty
- Cost
- Various - see website (discount for CPAG members)
- Attendance type
- Online only
- Online venue
- https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/courses/introduction-welfare-rights
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