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March 2025
Universal credit - an introduction
CPAG in Scotland
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK. It was intended to simplify the social security system and provide an incentive to work, but its...
Changing decisions - Scottish benefits
CPAG in Scotland
When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right? You may already be familiar with the processes involved in changing DWP decisions...
Social security law update
CPAG in Scotland
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. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on...
Transferring to Scottish disability benefits
CPAG in Scotland
A new system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland. Child disability...
Looking up the law
CPAG 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. Whether you are helping clients decide...
Looking up the law
CPAG 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. Whether you are helping clients decide...
April 2025
Introduction to welfare rights
CPAG in Scotland
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...
May 2025
Studntns and benefits - an update
CPAG in Scotland
Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students. This course is for advisers with a good working knowledge of the benefits system as it applies to students, and mainly updates...
June 2025
Scotland Welfare rights Conference
CPAG in Scotland
Our annual face to face conference returns to the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow, on Thursday 19 June 2025. About the conference:CPAG in Scotland’s annual Welfare...
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