Universal credit - an introduction

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...

Children's Rights and the incorporation of the UNCRC

Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for anyone working in the children’s sector and those wanting to...

Changing decisions - Scottish benefits

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...

Testing: how to carry out small incremental tests that have big impact

Join Maddie Stark for our re-worked Adaptive agile masterclass series 'Adaptive agile: how to create responsive and sustainable teams' to learn how to adapt agile methodologies and in doing so how...

Furthering financial resilience and the important role of investments

This webinar will explore how charities of all shapes and sizes can optimise their assets to support greater financial resilience. For some charities, this could be a review of how cash is managed, seeking to...

Social media fundamentals

Twitter, Facebook and blogging don’t have to be a mystery any longer - this online course will help you develop the skills to use these core social channels more confidently and effectively. Whether it is part...

Building personal resilience and self confidence

The online workshop is designed to be interactive, blending theory with practical day-to-day examples and participant contributions and group discussions. It will utilise all the best online tools including...

Social security law update

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...

Peer Connects: Demonstrating the positive impact of peer support

How do we clearly demonstrate the powerful and nuanced role that peer support plays in supporting people’s mental health recovery?We know that as a busy group, organisation or service that it can be hard to...

Adapt and develop your management skills: managing people in the modern world

The world we live and work in is changing at an ever increasing pace. Both employees and clients have different expectations and needs to those of 12 months ago, with much going online and remote management...