Child Poverty Action Group

Dealing with destitution

Dealing with destitution

Increasingly advisers are supporting clients who have been left destitute due to a problem with their benefits. This course covers the common causes and focuses on practical steps advisers can take to get benefits in payment and access other support.

The course covers:

Scottish Welfare Fund - effective applications

Scottish Welfare Fund - effective applications

Scottish Welfare Fund – effective applications

This course provides both a practical introduction to the fund and an overview of the tactics which make for an effective application. It explains when and how to make applications for DWP short-term benefit advances – often a preliminary step before a Scottish Welfare Fund application.

The course covers:

Training for trainers

This two-day course aims to increase the skills and confidence of those new to training and to allow more experienced trainers to re-examine their style and methods.

The course covers:

• How adults learn
• How to design and plan a course
• Methods and techniques that make training interesting, varied and enjoyable
• Dealing with difficult situations
• How to run a training session

Training for trainers

Training for trainers

Training for trainers

Universal credit - full service