Limited capability for work in universal credit

This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC). The outcome of the work capability assessment has a crucial role in determining claimants’ work-related requirements as...

Benefits for EEA nationals

The requirement to have a right to reside for key benefits such as universal credit, remains a significant barrier preventing many EEA nationals accessing these benefits. In addition, the immigration status...

What do we know about Domestic Abuse in Deaf Communities?

Whilst public awareness of domestic abuse has increased over the years and new legislation has been introduced making coercive control criminal offence, research tells us the only 1 out of 5 survivors report to...

Introduction to Restorative Practice

This one-day workshop is designed for people interested in restorative practice whether service managers, team leaders or workers. This workshop introduces delegates to the concept and some of the principles of...

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...

Kinship carers and the benefits system

‘Kinship care’ is the situation in which a child goes to live with a member of their extended family or with a family friend. This course looks at benefit issues that arise for kinship carers. It provides an...

Benefits for EEA nationals - advanced

This advanced level course looks in detail at the social security rights of EEA nationals in the UK. It provides an opportunity for advisers who are familiar with some of the more commonly occurring scenarios...

Interactive In-Person Workshop: Supporting Deaf Women Survivors of Domestic Abus

Workshop Aim: Improving deaf women’s experiences of reporting and receiving support for domestic abuseDeaf women are up to three times more likely to experience domestic abuse than hearing women and face...

Taking a strengths-based approach: superpower your homelessness service

A practical course giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to create strengths–based systems and relationships with people experiencing homelessness.

SEMINAR - Beyond UC migration - current challenges and future changes

We’re in the final stages of the migration to universal credit. There are many complex issues that can arise for clients as they get their first UC awards, sometimes involving longstanding errors in legacy...