Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence
Code: RES
Duration: 3 hours
An introduction to the Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independent Payment system.
Eligibility: This is is suitable for those with little benefit knowledge and individuals struggling to manage the application process themselves.
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.
Relevance
This course is aimed at non-benefit staff and volunteers working with people for whom benefits are an issue.
What’s included in this course:
Course Materials (Digital Download)
