Date & Time of Course
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17 July, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
This online course will examine how Universal Credit is unfolding and how to understand the complexities of deadlines, timing of claims and the mysteries of transitional protection for people moving from legacy benefits.
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Date & Time of Course
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9 September, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
The aim of this half day course is to take a forensic look at the processes and pitfalls relating to claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and also to cover the Work Capability Assessment process (which governs access to Employment and Support Allowance/ Universal Credit for people who are too unwell to work).
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Date & Time of Course
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20 October, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm -
21 October, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Navigating the UK Welfare Benefits system can be complex – but this ever-popular introductory course aims to make it clear and manageable. Delivered online over two interactive days, Benefits for Beginners provides frontline workers, support staff and advisers the confidence and knowledge to guide others through the benefits maze and will bring you up to speed with all the essentials.
Day 1 offers a comprehensive overview of the full range of benefits, and will explore the Government’s proposed reforms.
Day 2 will provide a practical introduction to Universal Credit and how best to support your clients.
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Date & Time of Course
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18 November, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
The world of benefits never stands still—and neither should your knowledge. With the Government accelerating the Managed Migration to Universal Credit, aiming to complete the transition by the end of the 2025–26 tax year, both claimants and the professionals supporting them are facing new and evolving challenges.
This essential intermediate-level update is designed for workers who already have a reasonable knowledge of UC and want to stay updated and confident in their practice.