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