Understanding Universal Credit – the changes, the claims and the pitfalls – Full Day
Understanding Universal Credit – the changes, the claims and the pitfalls
If you would like to book this course, please contact:
[email protected]
01792483072
Understanding Universal Credit is essential if we are to continue helping the ever growing number of claimants who will rely on it to pay their housing costs and support themselves and their families.
Course includes:
- Detailed exploration of Universal Credit from claims to payment and beyond
- Calculating UC – Understanding the elements that build a UC award
- Assessment periods and changes in circumstances
- Work allowances and Capital
- Alternative payment arrangements – identifying and assisting vulnerable tenants
- Sanctions and Conditionality
- Transitional payments
- Housing costs and different tenures
- UC claimants and rent arrears
This course is a must for:
Anyone that advises and/or supports residents to access benefits or maintain their tenancies.


