Kinship carers and benefits - an update

Make sure you are up to date with how recent benefit changes and current issues impact on kinship carers. This course is for advisers with a good working knowledge of the benefits system as it applies to...

Child disability payment - an introduction

Child disability payment (CDP) is a Scottish benefit that helps with the extra costs of looking after a disabled child. Getting an award of CDP can significantly increase income so it is a crucial benefit for...

Students and benefits - an update

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...

Scotland Welfare rights Conference

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...

Homelessness stigma: a conversation

A half-day course giving you the skills and confidence you need to challenge the pervasive stigma around homelessness.This training is designed for people involved in homelessness strategy and service delivery...

Benefit basics in Scotland

You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs. You will learn the basics of social security and...

The unequal risk: an equality and human rights lens in housing and homelessness

A half-day course giving you an awareness of entrenched inequalities and practical actions we can take to design a more accessible, inclusive and equitable approach to ending homelessness in Scotland.This...

Trauma-informed approaches; beyond buzzwords to better outcomes

A practical course giving you the tools and tips you need to create trauma–informed services, teams and relationships with people experiencing homelessness. This training is designed for people involved in...

Adult disability payment - an introduction

Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for working-age adults in Scotland who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability. Getting an award of ADP can significantly increase...