Universal credit for ill health and disability
CPAG in Scotland
This course looks at the universal credit (UC) rules that particularly affect ill or disabled people. It will equip you to advise clients who are claiming or need to claim UC, including the importance of the work capability assessment.
The course covers:
The latest rules on when ill and disabled people may need to claim UC, and the consequences of claiming
An overview of transitional rules for those previously on legacy benefits
How to deal with delays and challenge decisions on limited capability for work
The consequences of work capability assessment outcomes in UC
The interaction of disability benefits and the UC calculation
How work affects the UC award for disabled claimants
- Date
- 10:00, 20 May to 21 May 2024
- Contact
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Pauline Chalmers
01415523303 - Theme
- Social justice & poverty
- Cost
- Various - see website
- Attendance type
- Online only
- Online venue
- https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/courses/universal-credit-ill-health-and-disability
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