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Fife Health Promotion Service - Benefit Basics in Scotland
Created: 02/11/2023Aims
Participants will learn the basics of social security and be able to identify which benefits are available to the people they work with. They will understand the key life events that can have an impact on benefit entitlement and recognise when someone should make a new claim or report a change in circumstances. The course will also look at the key concepts of means-testing, contributory and other benefits and which benefits can be claimed together.
The course covers, the UK and Scottish social security systems; Universal credit basics; Disability and carers’ benefits in the UK and Scotland, knowing who can help
This course is run over two days and participants must be able to attend both sessions.
Learner Outcomes
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone working with people on low incomes or with additional needs.
Facilitators
Liam Casey, Freelance Tutor, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership
Ali Lord, Welfare Rights Worker, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership