Child Poverty Action Group

The introduction of universal credit from October 2013 will fundamentally change the current system of benefits and tax credits. This one-day course in Birmingham examines how the new benefit will work and the likely effect on claimants.

Topics covered include:

• the aims of universal credit;
• when and how it will be introduced;
• which benefits it will replace and which will remain;
• who will be able to claim it;
• how it will be calculated;
• claims, payments and appeals;
• conditionality and sanctions.

We use practical exercises and case studies to highlight the main features of universal credit, and there will be time for discussion of issues and concerns.

If you would like to be kept informed of future universal credit and welfare reform courses in the Birmingham area please email our Training Team at training@cpag.org.uk

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