This Introduction to benefits course is free to VCSE organisations and delivered by experienced NCC Welfare benefits officers covering topics including:
- Why timely benefit advice is important
- Administration of the DWP
- Working Age Benefits
- Legacy Benefits
- What is UC? Migration, Commitments, Move to UC, Assessment Periods
- Housing Costs – size criteria, LHA and “Bedroom Tax”
- Leaving Education
- Council Tax Discounts
- Sickness and Disability Benefits
- Challenging Decisions
- Going into Care
When: Wednesday 8th May
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Where: William Elder building, 56-58 Castlegate, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1JT
Please fill out the form – https://forms.gle/GysntTtAEf5E5VBH8 – by 5pm on Friday 26th April to secure your place.
Any queries please contact admin@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
