THE SOCIAL FUND

Taking on the discretionary social fund

LDSF0110      10.00am – 4.30pm      10 November 2010

The discretionary social fund is an important source of help for people on means-tested benefits. This course provides an overview and looks at how best to apply to the social fund. Using the law and the guidance the course looks at:

• how the discretionary social fund is administered;
• advice on completing the claim form;
• the application process;
• tactics used to support the case;
• overview of the review process.

Level Introductory
Tutor Daphne Hall
CPD hours 5
NOS LA49

CPAG Publication

Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook

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