These eLearning courses are relevant in England, Wales and Scotland. Discover the rules about who can get the transitional severe disability premium (SDP) element in their universal credit (UC), and help ensure clients get this extra money whenever possible.
These are advanced level courses for advisers with existing benefit knowledge.
The first course is called ‘UC and the transitional SDP element - an introduction’. You’ll learn about what the transitional severe disability premium element is and who can get it. You'll also find out when a missing transitional SDP element can be added to a UC award
The second course is called ‘UC and the transitional SDP element - changes and erosion’, You'll explore when the transitional SDP element reduces or comes to an end.
These courses are full of examples and interactive elements to help you engage with the content and practice what you've learned.
Each course will take about 20 minutes to complete.