Entitlement to social security is determined by whether or not a claimant meets the legal rules relevant to the benefit in question. Similarly, the processes that must be followed.The course covers:The building blocks of the law (Acts, regulations and caselaw) and how they relate to one anotherThe usual structure of statute law: commencement dates, definitions, regulation making powers, schedules etcThe overall structure of social security lawDeveloping skills in finding out which law is relevant to your client’s caseWhere to find the law and guidance online, and effective use of these resourcesHow to properly refer to the law (citation of cases etc) when doing caseworkThe structure and role of DWP/LA/HMRC guidance and where to find it onlineAn introduction to CPAG’s benefit case diagnostic tools and template submissions to aid effective and accurate casework This full-day standard level course is suitable for advisers who undertake benefit casework. Those wanting to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal should also book on our Appeals to the Upper Tribunal training.Method of delivery and timingsThis full-day equivalent, standard-level course, is delivered online via Zoom over two consecutive mornings. It runs from 10am to 1pm on each day, with a half hour break between 11.15-11.45. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone.
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