Course- Maximising Housing Benefit 2012
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"Good course worth the money." Matt Taylor, Monmouthshire Housing Assoc. Ltd
"Excellent course! Practical!" Kuldip Gill, Huggard
"Trainer is very good and experienced." Ade Adeniran, Islington Carers Centre
A detailed overview focusing on the most problematic areas for professionals. How to use this knowledge to maximise the Housing Benefit of service users and to reduce rent arrears. Ongoing changes linked to Welfare Reform will be highlighted.
This course will include—
- housing benefit basics
- qualifying conditions, including the right to reside and habitual residence test
- how and when to claim
- how to calculate benefit including premiums, non dependents, local housing allowances and eligible rent
- maximisation of benefit, including backdating/ overpayments
- challenging decisions
- new/ future Changes
- reference materials
"great for maximising benefit to sustain tenancies"
duration— 1 day
This course is currently being offered on an open basis at the following locations-
CARDIFF- 12/12/2011 10am - 4pm at Cartrefi Cymru 5 Coopers Yard, Curran Road, Cardiff CF10 5NB directions- click here
BIRMINGHAM- 13/12/2011 10am - 4pm at The Bond Company 180 - 182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SE directions- click hereful
LONDON- 14/12/2011 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.