CPAG in Scotland is holding a training course that you or your colleagues might be interested in, if you’re starting out as a welfare rights adviser in Scotland or need a good understanding of the benefits system
Introduction to welfare rights
22, 23, 24, 29, 30 April and 1 May 2025 online, 10am – 1pm
It introduces you to the social security system and gives you a detailed knowledge of the core benefits and assessments involved in welfare rights advice in Scotland. It will equip you to give accurate advice and carry out benefit checks using recommended methods and up-to-date resources.
The course covers:
- Structure of the UK and Scottish social security systems
- Checking eligibility and entitlement to benefits
- Universal credit claims and amounts
- Work capability assessment
- Pension age benefits
- Adult disability payment
- Using the CPAG handbook and keeping up to date
This course is ideal for new advisers who have little or no experience of the benefits system. It is delivered on six half-days over two weeks and runs each day from 10am to 1pm.
Book your place on the CPAG website
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Contact training@cpagscotland.org.uk with any questions.
