Course-Introduction to Welfare Benefits 2012
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"Excellent course content, very understandable, tutor very willing to answer questions." Jacqui Roughton, Motor Neurone Disease Association
"Enjoyable course and good refresher." Kinsey Shepherd, The Royal British Legion
"Good course as an overview of benefits and maximising income." Tracey Tuckwood, Rhondda Housing Association
The Benefits System is complex due to the huge number of qualifying conditions, the many changes each year and not least the interaction between the different benefits. There is a clear structure that can be learned whether you are looking to signpost claimants in the correct direction or provide basic advice. A at a glance guide to proposed benefit changes by the Coalition Government is included.
This course will include—
- why we have different categories of benefits
- the structure of the benefits system
- the qualifying conditions for the main benefits including Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Housing and Council Tax Benefit, Child and Working Tax Credits
- valid claims and appeals
- maximising benefits; underclaimed benefits and premiums
- how to sign post and refer cases
- at a glance guide to the structure of the benefits system
- at a glance guide to proposed benefit changes
"a great basic overview"
duration— 1 day
This course is currently being offered on an open basis at the following locations-
CARDIFF- 26/3/2012 10am - 4pm at Cartrefi Cymru 5 Coopers Yard, Curran Road, Cardiff CF10 5NB directions- click here
BIRMINGHAM- 20/3/2012 10am - 4pm at The Bond Company 180 - 182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SE directions- click hereful
LONDON- 28/3/2012 10am - 4pm at Learn 33 St Mungo's Learning and Development Department , 33 Rushworth Street, Southwark, London SE1 0RB directions- click here
cost- £120 per place includes lunch, refreshments, colour Benefit rates poster, certificate of attendance and comprehensive course guide.
(£95 per place- concessionary rate for voluntary organisations with 5 or less full time staff)
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Cancellation- If you cancel the course more than 3 weeks before the commencement date, then a £35 administration fee will be payable.
The course fee will remain payable if you cancel the course within 3 weeks of the commencement date.
If we cancel the course, then full refunds will be paid to participants (excluding other costs, such as travel).
Transfers- You are free to transfer places between employees within your organisation at no extra cost.