Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

Welfare Reform and Addiction: Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence

Aims Of The Course

An introduction to the Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independent Payment system

Course Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain an understanding of; 

  • Basic entitlements to UC, ESA and PIP. 
  • How to start your application for the benefits 
  • How your ESA and UC are calculated 
  • What to expect from Work Capability Tests for those who cannot work due to ill-health 
  • Who is entitled to PIP and what to expect from PIP assessments 
  • How to challenge decisions and where to find help and support with the appeal process 

      Course Eligibility / Relevance

      This is suitable for those with little benefit knowledge and individuals struggling to manage the application process themselves. Aimed at non-benefit staff and volunteers working with people for whom benefits are an issue. 

      How this course will be delivered: This 6-hour interactive course will be delivered Via ZOOM to a small group of up to 15 learners.

       

      Included in This Course

      • Course Materials (Digital Download)
      • PDF Certificate on Completion
      29th&30th May 2024@10am

      Welfare Reform and Addiction: Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence 29 & 30 May 2024

      An introduction to the Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independent Payment system.

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