Point A team members will be taking part in this useful summary of the benefits system provided by Citizens Advice.
This Introduction to benefits course is free to VCSE organisations and delivered by experienced NCC Welfare benefits officers covering topics including:
Why timely benefit advice is important
Administration of the DWP
Working Age Benefits
Legacy Benefits
What is UC? Migration, Commitments, Move to UC, Assessment Periods
Housing Costs – size criteria, LHA and “Bedroom Tax”
Leaving Education
Council Tax Discounts
Sickness and Disability Benefits
Challenging Decisions
Going into Care
To book a place go to https://forms.gle/DGnNgyjLZmopQf618