Please note, this is an online course which will be held using Zoom software.
price
Members of Devon Communties Together: £38.32*
Charities, Community Groups, Local Councils: £49.10*
Private Sector & Statutory Local Authorities: £70.66*
*The discounted membership price on many of our training courses is one of a number of benefits provided to members of Devon Communities Together and is available to new and existing members. With annual membership starting from just £24 for individuals and small organisations, up to £50 for larger organisations, taking out a membership can be a great way to save money on your training needs. To find out more and join DCT today, call 01392 248919 or visit our membership page.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for people who provide advice and support to people aged over 16 who have a long-term illness or disability. It provides an overview of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), as well as details of the disability-related rules and tips on claiming. It also explains how the benefit can increase overall benefit income for families.
One of the most common issues brought to Citizens Advice is about being found fit for work for benefits. Many advice agencies have an 80% or higher success rate with challenging decisions that people are fit for work. Come and find out how they do it.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course will cover:
- basic conditions of entitlement to both forms of ESA;
- basic conditions of UC as they relate to people whose health conditions or disabilities limit their ability to work;
- the Work Capability Assessment;
- how to challenge decisions.
YOUR TUTOR: VINCENT WILLSON
Vincent has worked for the Citizens Advice service in Devon since 1985. As an experienced trainer, he has provided benefits training for many years to voluntary and statutory sector staff, covering all aspects of the benefits system from introductory courses to Tribunal Representation. He has been a benefits caseworker for most of his working life, having taken cases to the Upper Tribunal level. He has been providing benefits training for Citizens Advice Devon since 2017. He is the Chief Officer at Citizens Advice Teignbridge.
